Scintigraphy equipment imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported scintigraphy equipment worth $2.0 million (20 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 531% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M | 21 t |
| 2023 | $323K | 1 t |
| 2022 | $958K | 4 t |
| 2021 | $246K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $420K | 2 t |
| 2019 | $608K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 12 t |
| 2017 | $801K | 27 t |
Where South Africa imports scintigraphy equipment from
Most of the value came from Israel (48%), United States (17%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+570% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $981K | 48% |
| United States | $337K | 17% |
| China | $274K | 14% |
| Germany | $210K | 10% |
| Hungary | $202K | 9.9% |
| France | $11K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $3K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $99.37 per kg, 36% below the world average of $154.16, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa scintigraphy equipment imports (HS 9018.14): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9018.14: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: scintigraphic apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of scintigraphy equipment imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported scintigraphy equipment worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 531% on 2023.
Which countries supply scintigraphy equipment to South Africa?
Israel was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($981 thousand), followed by the United States (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average import price of scintigraphy equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $99.37 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $154.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of scintigraphy equipment to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $801 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $828 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for scintigraphy equipment?
The HS code for scintigraphy equipment is subheading 9018.14. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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