Priority market – South Africa
Medical Supplies in South Africa
Medical equipment and healthcare supplies for healthcare buyers in South Africa. Browse products or share your requirements with us for a quotation.
- Country:
- South Africa
- Pricing:
- Verified prices shown in ZAR when confirmed
- VAT:
- VAT included where applicable
- Freight:
- Freight confirmed per order
- Payment:
- EFT / bank transfer only
How ordering works
- 1.Share products, quantities and delivery details.
- 2.Medlive confirms availability, pricing, VAT and freight in writing.
- 3.Review the quotation and pay by EFT / bank transfer.
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Regulation, tenders and supply in South Africa
Key authorities and rules for healthcare buyers. Rules change, so confirm current requirements with the authority before importing.
Regulator
South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) (opens in a new tab)
Medical devices may be manufactured, distributed, imported or sold only by holders of a SAHPRA medical device establishment licence (non-sterile, non-measuring Class A devices are exempt); device product registration is still being phased in.
Customs & revenue
South African Revenue Service (SARS) (opens in a new tab)
Orders delivered within South Africa are not imports. VAT is included in verified prices where applicable.
Trade agreements
SACU · SADC · AfCFTA
South Africa is in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), trades with SADC countries under the SADC Trade Protocol, and began preferential trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on 31 January 2024.
Public tenders
National Treasury eTenders Portal (opens in a new tab)
Suppliers to government must be registered on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Currency and public supply
Local currency: South African rand (ZAR)
National medicine contracts are awarded by the National Department of Health and used by the provincial health departments and their pharmaceutical depots.
Public health services are delivered mainly by the nine provincial health departments; national policy is set by the National Department of Health.
Guides for buyers in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply medical equipment to South Africa?
Yes. Delivery within South Africa is arranged per order, and the freight cost is confirmed before you pay.
Which currency are prices in for South Africa?
Verified prices are shown in South African rand (ZAR), including VAT where applicable. Bulk and institutional orders can be quoted.
Which licence does a medical device supplier need in South Africa?
Medical devices may be manufactured, distributed, imported or sold only by holders of a SAHPRA medical device establishment licence (non-sterile, non-measuring Class A devices are exempt); device product registration is still being phased in. Confirm current requirements for your products with SAHPRA.
Sources (last reviewed 5 November 2026): sahpra.org.za · sars.gov.za · health.gov.za · etenders.gov.za
Procurement for Healthcare Buyers
For hospitals, clinics, laboratories, NGOs, government buyers and wholesalers. Enquire about product requirements, pricing and freight for your procurement needs.
Our 12 Priority Markets
South Africa: verified prices shown in ZAR including VAT when confirmed. Other 11 priority markets: price on request in USD. Freight confirmed per order.
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