Time recording apparatus imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.5 million of time recording apparatus in 2024 (260 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.5M | 260 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 113 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 122 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 188 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 177 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 75 t |
Where South Africa imports time recording apparatus from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 62% |
| United States | $288K | 12% |
| Italy | $94K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $90K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $82K | 3.3% |
| France | $69K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $51K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $37K | 1.5% |
| Slovenia | $34K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9106
| 9106.90 | Time recording apparatus: with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor, n.e.c. in heading no. 9106 | 73% |
| 9106.10 | Time recording apparatus: time-registers, time recorders, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.48 per kg, 79% below the world average of $44.10, 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.
Time recording apparatus exports from South Africa
Exports of time recording apparatus by South Africa reached $438 thousand in 2024 (14 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (22%), Botswana (22%), Zimbabwe (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+713% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $97K | 22% |
| Botswana | $94K | 22% |
| Zimbabwe | $40K | 9.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $36K | 8.3% |
| Mozambique | $30K | 6.9% |
| Eswatini | $23K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $22K | 5% |
| Zambia | $15K | 3.4% |
| United States | $13K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 2.7% |
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 9106: Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor.
Common questions
What is the value of time recording apparatus imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported time recording apparatus worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 260 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply time recording apparatus to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of time recording apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.48 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $44.10 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 time recording apparatus to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export time recording apparatus?
Yes. South Africa exported $438 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for time recording apparatus?
The HS code for time recording apparatus is heading 9106. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9106.90 (72% of the value) and 9106.10 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9106 page.
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