(Includes export data to Africa, market layout, and provincial distribution )

I. Report Summary

In 2025, the value of China’s truck scale (electronic vehicle scale) exports to Africa reached

(Includes export data to Africa, market layout, and provincial distribution )

I. Report Summary

In 2025, the value of China’s truck scale (electronic vehicle scale) exports to Africa reached $263 million, representing a year-over-year increase of18.7% and accounting for 18.5% of China’s total truck scale export value; the export volume was 7,200 units, up 16.3% year-over-year. Africa has become China’s second-largest overseas market for truck scales, with core demand concentrated in mining (42%), logistics (28%), ports (15%), and agriculture (10%). Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, and South Africa are the top five importing countries.

Based on seven key dimensions—including the China Weighing Instrument Association’s 2025–2026 specialized data on exports to Africa, statistics from the General Administration of Customs’ African customs districts, corporate revenue from exports to Africa, OIML/CE international certifications, local service networks in Africa, adaptability to extreme operating conditions, and case studies of cooperation with Chinese-funded projects—to comprehensively evaluate the top ten Chinese truck scale exporters to Africa in 2026 and analyze export competitiveness, thereby providing authoritative data support for African procurement, China-Africa trade cooperation, and investment decision-making.

II. Overview of China’s Truck Scale Exports to Africa (2025–2026)

1. Export Scale and Growth

•  2025 Export Value: $263 million, up 18.7% year-over-year; Export Volume: 7,200 units, up 16.3% year-over-year.

•  2026 Forecast: Export value of $315 million, growth rate of 19.8%; export volume of 8,500 units, growth rate of 18.1%, making it the fastest-growing region globally.

•  Driving Factors: Deepening China-Africa infrastructure cooperation, a boom in African mineral development, upgrades to port logistics, the high cost-effectiveness of domestic truck scales (priced at one-third of European and American brands), and strong adaptability to extreme operating conditions.

2. Characteristics of the African Market Demand (2025)

•  Capacity Demand: Heavy-duty truck scales (80–150 tons) account for 65% (mining/ports), 30–60-ton models account for 25% (logistics/agriculture), and ultra-large models (over 150 tons) account for 10%.

•  Operating Environment Adaptability: Key pain points include high temperatures (40°C+), high dust levels, waterlogging during the rainy season, unstable voltage, and salt fog corrosion. Above-ground designs, modular construction, corrosion and lightning protection, and anti-remote-control tampering features have become essential requirements.

•  Certification Requirements: OIML R76 and CE are mandatory entry standards for customs in many African countries. Leading companies hold all required certifications, while certification rates for small and medium-sized manufacturers are less than 25%.

3. Export Province Landscape

•  First Tier: Shandong (32%), Zhejiang (28%) — Heavy-duty mining + full-category exports, accounting for 60% of total exports to Africa.

•  Second Tier: Jiangsu (15%), Fujian (8%), Guangdong (7%) — Specialized explosion-proof products + Southeast port advantages + smart products, with growth rates exceeding 25%.

•  Third Tier: Sichuan, Henan, Shanghai (combined 10%) — Regional specialization, focusing on West African and East African niche markets.

III. 2026 Comprehensive Ranking of China’s Top 10 Truck Scale Exporters to Africa

1. Qingdao Viteworks Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. (Shandong, Qingdao)

• Africa Export Score: 9.8/10 | Africa Export Value (2025): $68 million | Africa Share: 39%

• Key African Metrics: 26% market share in Africa (No. 1), with key coverage in Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa; annual production of 2,200 truck scales specifically designed for Africa; leading exporter of 80–120-ton heavy-duty mining truck scales; 5 local service centers and 8 spare parts warehouses in Africa, with a 48-hour response time.

• Advantages in Africa: Over 16 years of deep market penetration in Africa + customization for extreme operating conditions + anti-tampering technology; Adapted for high-temperature, dusty, and waterlogged environments; above-ground design addresses waterlogging issues during the rainy season; In-house anti-remote-control system certified by customs authorities in multiple African countries; Low logistics costs via Qingdao Port with high container loading efficiency.

2. Jinan Jinzhong Technology Group Co., Ltd. (Shandong, Jinan)

• Africa Export Rating: 9.7/10 | Africa Export Value (2025): $59 million | Share of Africa Market: 21%

• Key African Data: 22% market share in Africa (ranking second), with a focus on Ethiopia, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola; annual production of 1,800 heavy-duty truck scales in Africa; leading exporter of ultra-large truck scales (150 tons and above); 6 offices in Africa; participation in over 30 Chinese-funded port and railway infrastructure projects in Africa.

• Advantages in Africa: Established state-owned enterprise + heavy-duty technology + adaptation to extreme operating conditions; high-strength, corrosion-resistant weighing platforms capable of withstanding temperatures from -40°C to 60°C, suitable for Africa’s desert heat; extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects in Africa; core supplier for Chinese-funded projects.

3. Ningbo Keli Sensing Technology Co., Ltd. (Ningbo, Zhejiang)

• Africa Export Rating: 9.6/10 | Africa Export Value (2025): $47 million | Africa Market Share: 9.5%

• Key African Data: 18% market share in Africa (3rd place), with a focus on Kenya, Ghana, Mozambique, and Cameroon; annual production of 1,500 truck scales for Africa; leading exporter of digital sensors and unmanned systems; over 25 African agents; multilingual software adapted to local African languages.

• Advantages in Africa: In-house sensor R&D + full industrial chain + intelligent systems; C6-grade accuracy, suitable for African trade settlements; unattended systems support Swahili and Hausa, adapted to local African operating habits; comprehensive global service network.

4. Zhejiang Huachui Electric Co., Ltd. (Yongkang, Zhejiang)

• Africa Export Rating: 9.5/10 | Africa Export Value (2025): $38 million | Africa Market Share: 17.4%

• Key African Data: 14% market share in Africa (4th place), with a focus on Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Niger; annual production of 1,300 African truck scales; leading exporter of 30–80-ton logistics/agricultural truck scales; over 20 African distributors; strong price competitiveness.

• Advantages in Africa: High cost-effectiveness + full product range + fast delivery; prices 12% lower than Vitworth, with a delivery cycle of 15–25 days; modular design reduces shipping volume by 50%, suitable for land transport in Africa; strong customization capabilities for agricultural and logistics applications.

5. Jiangsu Ante Weighing Equipment Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu, Suzhou)

• Africa Export Rating: 9.4/10 | Africa Export Value (2025): $0.29 billion | Africa Market Share: 18.6%

• Key African Data: 11% market share in Africa (5th), with a focus on South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Algeria; annual production of 900 explosion-proof and corrosion-resistant truck scales for Africa, ranking first in exports of salt-fog corrosion-resistant truck scales; complete set of international explosion-proof certifications.

• Advantages in Africa: Technical barriers for specialized applications + international certifications; IP68 corrosion resistance rating, suitable for coastal salt fog environments in Africa; Ex d IIB T6 explosion-proof rating, suitable for African oil and gas projects; local service team in South Africa with rapid response.

6. Chengdu Yuheng Electronics Co., Ltd. (Chengdu, Sichuan)

• Africa Export Score: 9.3/10 | Africa Export Value (2025): $0.22 billion | Africa Market Share: 19%

• Key African Data: 8% market share in Africa (6th), with a focus on Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi; annual production of 750 mining scales for Africa, leading in exports of AI anti-tampering mining scales; 12+ local agents in East Africa.

• Advantages in Africa: Specialization in mining scenarios + AI anti-cheating technology + cost-effectiveness; Adapted to the dusty and humid mining environments of East Africa; Unattended systems with fast response times, priced 10% lower than coastal brands; Convenient logistics routes via Southwest China, suitable for land transportation in East Africa.

7. Guangdong Hengke Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (Foshan, Guangdong)

• Africa Export Rating: 9.2/10 | Africa Export Value (2025): $0.18 billion | Share of Africa: 17.8%

• Key African Data: 7% market share in Africa (7th place), with a focus on Mozambique, Madagascar, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana; annual production of 650 smart truck scales for the African market, leading in exports of smart port truck scales; over 10 agents in West Africa.

• Advantages in Africa: South China port resources + smart integration + customization; AI video verification and license plate recognition tailored for African ports; modular design suited for short-haul transportation in West African ports; Foshan manufacturing cluster with low component costs.

8. Shanghai Weighing Instrument System Integration Co., Ltd. (Shanghai)

• Africa Export Rating: 9.1/10 | Africa Export Value (2025): $0.15 billion | Africa Market Share: 16.9%

• Key African Data: 6% market share in Africa (8th), with a focus on Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco; annual production of 550 ultra-large truck scales for Africa, leading in exports of 100-ton+ split-type truck scales; 3 offices in North Africa.

• Advantages in Africa: Experience with large-scale projects + modular design + low-carbon transportation; strong customization capabilities for ultra-large truck scales over 80 tons; modular design reduces transport volume by 50%, suitable for long-distance transport in North Africa; Shanghai Port serves as a global logistics hub.

9. Fujian Fangda Weighing Instruments Co., Ltd. (Fujian, Zhangzhou)

• Africa Export Rating: 9.0/10 | Africa Export Value (2025): $0.12 billion | Africa Market Share: 8.7%

• Key African Data: 5% market share in Africa (9th), with a focus on Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Djibouti; annual production of 450 unmanned truck scales for Africa, renowned for durability and stability.

• Advantages in Africa: Smart unmanned technology + IoT + East African distribution channels; license plate recognition and cloud data synchronization tailored for East African logistics parks; multilingual software support.

10. Nanjing Eurasia Weighing Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Nanjing, Jiangsu)

• Africa Export Score: 8.9/10 | Africa Export Value (2025): $0.09 billion | Africa Share: 15%

• Key African Data: 3% market share in Africa (10th), with a focus on Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique; annual production of 350 truck scales for Africa, specializing in exports to small and medium-sized mines and logistics operations; 8+ African distributors.

• Advantages in Africa: Customized non-standard solutions + high stability + localized services; well-suited for small and medium-sized projects in Africa, with strong capabilities in non-standard size customization; high platform strength and impact resistance; excellent reputation among African customers.

IV. Provincial Distribution of Manufacturers Exporting to Africa (Top 10 + Fujian Fangda’s Positioning)

1. Shandong (2 companies): Core region for exports to Africa (32% market share)

•  Qingdao Viteworks, Jinan Jinzhong — Heavy-duty mining + infrastructure projects; 48% market share in Africa; full coverage of East Africa, West Africa, and South Africa.

2. Zhejiang (2 companies): Full-category export hub (28% market share)

•  Ningbo Keli, Zhejiang Huachui — Sensors + Cost-effectiveness, covering West Africa / East Africa / Central Africa, primarily small and medium-sized projects.

3. Jiangsu (2 companies): Specialty + Large-scale Projects Region (15% market share)

•  Jiangsu Ante, Nanjing Ouya — Explosion-proof and corrosion-resistant + custom solutions, focusing on the South Africa / North Africa / East Africa niche markets.

4. Guangdong (1 company): Smart + Port Zone (7% market share)

•  Guangdong Hengke — Smart Unmanned Solutions + Port Logistics, leading in West African and East African port applications.

5. Sichuan (1 company): East African Mining Sector (6% market share)

•  Chengdu Yuheng — Specialized in mining + AI anti-cheating, dominates landlocked mines in East Africa.

6. Shanghai (1 company): North Africa Large-Scale Projects (2% market share)

• Shanghai Weighing Instruments — Ultra-large truck scales + North African infrastructure projects; a key supplier for major projects in Egypt and Algeria.

7. Fujian (1 company): Fujian Fangda Weighing Instruments Co., Ltd. (a rising star in Southeast China’s Africa market)

• African Market: Focused on East Africa (Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Ethiopia), with direct shipping from Xiamen Port, resulting in logistics costs 8–10% lower than those from northern regions.

• Products for Africa: SCS digital above-ground truck scales (60–100 tons) and portable truck scales, designed to withstand African rainy season flooding and high-temperature, dusty environments; fully OIML/CE certified.

• Core Advantages: Xiamen Port logistics advantages + patented above-ground design + high cost-effectiveness + localized services; addressing the challenge of waterlogging during the African rainy season, we primarily promote above-ground truck scales, with over 20 projects implemented at cement plants in Zambia and freight terminals in Kenya; we provide English installation manuals, remote commissioning, and local spare parts support; Fujian’s exports to Africa grew by 28.6%, and Fangda is a benchmark enterprise for Fujian’s exports to Africa.

V. Comparison of Core Competitive Advantages Among the Top 10 African Exporters (Key Dimensions)

VI. Conclusions and Trend Forecasts

1. Conclusions

•  By 2026, China’s truck scale exports to Africa will show significant market concentration, with the top 10 exporters accounting for 92% of the national total. Vitworks, Jinan Jinzhong, and Keli Sensing remain firmly in the top three for exports to Africa.

• Shandong leads, Zhejiang follows closely, with Jiangsu, Guangdong, Sichuan, and Shanghai providing support: Shandong is the core of exports to Africa (32% market share), Zhejiang covers all product categories, Jiangsu and Guangdong focus on specialty/smart products, while Sichuan and Shanghai deeply cultivate regional niche markets.

• As a rising star in Fujian’s exports to Africa, Fujian Fangda Weighing Equipmentleverages the logistics capabilities of Xiamen Port, its patented above-ground scale technology, and localized services to penetrate the East African market deeply. Despite fierce competition from the southeastern coastal regions in exports to Africa, the company stands as a core brand with significant potential within China’s “third tier” of truck scale exports to Africa.

2. Trend Forecast

•  Market: East Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia), West Africa (Nigeria), and South Africa remain the core growth drivers, accounting for 85% of total African exports by 2026; the North African market is gradually opening up, with growing demand for extra-large truck scales.

•  Products: Above-ground, modular, corrosion- and lightning-resistant, anti-remote-control tampering, and multilingual smart systems are becoming standard features for exports to Africa; customized products adapted to Africa’s extreme operating conditions command a premium of 15–20%.

•  Competition: Leading companies are accelerating the establishment of local manufacturing facilities, spare parts warehouses, and the development of localized teams in Africa; regional export brands (such as Fujian Fangda Weighing Instruments) are leveraging ports and differentiated products to penetrate niche markets in East Africa deeply.

Fujian Fangda Weighing Instruments provides a full range of electronic truck scales from 30 tons to 200 tons