Therapeutic apparatus imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported therapeutic apparatus worth $50.1 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $78.4 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 | $50.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $48.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $45.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $71.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $78.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $44.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $48.2M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa imports therapeutic apparatus from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), New Zealand (15%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.5M | 31% |
| New Zealand | $7.3M | 15% |
| United States | $5.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 3% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Romania | $1.2M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 9019
| 9019.20 | Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus | 79% |
| 9019.10 | Mechano-therapy appliances: massage apparatus and psychological aptitude-testing apparatus | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.21 per kg, close to the world average of $30.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Therapeutic apparatus exports from South Africa
Exports of therapeutic apparatus by South Africa reached $4.4 million in 2024 (328 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (13%), Lesotho (11%), Botswana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+662% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $575K | 13% |
| Lesotho | $493K | 11% |
| Botswana | $461K | 10% |
| Namibia | $404K | 9.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $377K | 8.5% |
| Zambia | $206K | 4.7% |
| Eswatini | $203K | 4.6% |
| Nigeria | $197K | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $138K | 3.1% |
| United States | $136K | 3.1% |
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 9019: Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of therapeutic apparatus imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported therapeutic apparatus worth $50.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply therapeutic apparatus to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by New Zealand (15%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of therapeutic apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.21 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $30.39 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 therapeutic apparatus to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.2 million in 2017 to $50.1 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2020 at $78.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export therapeutic apparatus?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Lesotho and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $45.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for therapeutic apparatus?
The HS code for therapeutic apparatus is heading 9019. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9019.20 (79% of the value) and 9019.10 (21%). 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 9019 page.
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