Temperature and humidity meters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $41.9 million of temperature and humidity meters in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $89.5 million.
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 | $41.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $32.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $34.1M | 974 t |
| 2020 | $89.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $31.1M | 295 t |
| 2018 | $26.1M | 309 t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 863 t |
Where South Africa imports temperature and humidity meters from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), China (17%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.9M | 21% |
| China | $7.3M | 17% |
| United States | $7.0M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| India | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Serbia | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 9025
| 9025.19 | Thermometers and pyrometers: (other than liquid filled, for direct reading), not combined with other instruments | 65% |
| 9025.80 | Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, barometers, hygrometers, psychrometers, thermometers, pyrometers: recording or not, any combination of… | 22% |
| 9025.90 | Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, barometers, hygrometers, psychrometers, thermometers, pyrometers: recording or not, any combination of… | 12% |
| 9025.11 | Thermometers and pyrometers: liquid filled, for direct reading, not combined with other instruments | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9025.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.82 per kg, 50% below the world average of $61.35, 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.
Temperature and humidity meters exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported temperature and humidity meters worth $8.4 million (126 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (10%), Australia (10%), Zambia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+347% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $836K | 9.9% |
| Australia | $816K | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $636K | 7.5% |
| Mozambique | $593K | 7% |
| Namibia | $553K | 6.6% |
| Botswana | $540K | 6.4% |
| DR Congo | $520K | 6.2% |
| United States | $324K | 3.8% |
| Angola | $319K | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $220K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 9025: Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not.
Common questions
What is the value of temperature and humidity meters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported temperature and humidity meters worth $41.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply temperature and humidity meters to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 93 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of temperature and humidity meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.82 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $61.35 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of temperature and humidity meters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $41.9 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2020 at $89.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export temperature and humidity meters?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Australia and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $33.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for temperature and humidity meters?
The HS code for temperature and humidity meters is heading 9025. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9025.19 (65% of the value) and 9025.80 (22%). 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 9025 page.
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