X-ray apparatus imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $112.3 million of x-ray apparatus in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $112.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $114.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $99.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $107.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $86.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $118.5M | 993 t |
| 2018 | $108.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $103.8M | 2.5K t |
Where South Africa imports x-ray apparatus from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), China (14%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $30.3M | 27% |
| China | $15.5M | 14% |
| United States | $11.8M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $10.3M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $9.6M | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 2.4% |
| India | $2.5M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 9022
| 9022.14 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses… | 38% |
| 9022.90 | Apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar: parts and accessories (x-ray generators, tubes, high tension generators, control panels and desks… | 19% |
| 9022.19 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses | 18% |
| 9022.12 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary… | 14% |
| 9022.30 | X-ray tubes | 6.9% |
| 9022.13 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus | 2.3% |
| 9022.21 | Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for medical, surgical, dental or… | 1.3% |
| 9022.29 | Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: (for other than medical, surgical… | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9022.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.14 per kg, 83% below the world average of $113.83, 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.
X-ray apparatus exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $28.4 million of x-ray apparatus in 2024 (603 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), Namibia (10%), Zimbabwe (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.3M | 15% |
| Namibia | $2.9M | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.4M | 8.6% |
| Lesotho | $2.0M | 6.9% |
| Angola | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| Botswana | $1.7M | 5.9% |
| Malawi | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Nigeria | $927K | 3.3% |
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 9022: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, x-ray tubes and other x-ray generators, high tens.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray apparatus imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported x-ray apparatus worth $112.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray apparatus to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by China (14%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.14 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $113.83 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 x-ray apparatus to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.8 million in 2017 to $112.3 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $118.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export x-ray apparatus?
Yes. South Africa exported $28.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $83.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray apparatus?
The HS code for x-ray apparatus is heading 9022. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9022.14 (38% of the value) and 9022.90 (19%). 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 9022 page.
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