AC alternators 375-750kva imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.4 million of ac alternators 375-750kva in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 64% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.1 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 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 601 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 603 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 701 t |
Where South Africa imports ac alternators 375-750kva from
Most of the value came from India (33%), China (30%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 33% |
| China | $1.6M | 30% |
| Italy | $626K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $541K | 10% |
| Lesotho | $419K | 7.7% |
| Brazil | $285K | 5.3% |
| Zambia | $104K | 1.9% |
| France | $24K | 0.5% |
| United States | $21K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, close to the world average of $4.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
AC alternators 375-750kva exports from South Africa
Exports of ac alternators 375-750kva by South Africa reached $1.0 million in 2024 (251 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (49%), DR Congo (11%), Burkina Faso (10%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+794% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $509K | 49% |
| DR Congo | $112K | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $107K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $94K | 9% |
| Namibia | $84K | 8% |
| Mozambique | $58K | 5.6% |
| Malawi | $19K | 1.8% |
| Angola | $16K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $11K | 1.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ac alternators 375-750kva imports (HS 8501.63): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8501.63: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 375kVA but not exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of ac alternators 375-750kva imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ac alternators 375-750kva worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply ac alternators 375-750kva to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (30%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of ac alternators 375-750kva per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ac alternators 375-750kva to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ac alternators 375-750kva?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Burkina Faso. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ac alternators 375-750kva?
The HS code for ac alternators 375-750kva is subheading 8501.63. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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