AC alternators 75-375kva imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ac alternators 75-375kva by South Africa reached $13.7 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 60% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.2 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 | $13.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 641 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa imports ac alternators 75-375kva from
United States alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.4M | 61% |
| China | $3.0M | 22% |
| India | $1.4M | 10% |
| Italy | $376K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $332K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $78K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $75K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.4% |
| France | $25K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.13 per kg, 78% below the world average of $23.12, 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.
AC alternators 75-375kva exports from South Africa
Exports of ac alternators 75-375kva by South Africa reached $2.4 million in 2024 (188 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (26%), Lesotho (15%), Burkina Faso (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+696% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $630K | 26% |
| Lesotho | $369K | 15% |
| Burkina Faso | $317K | 13% |
| Zambia | $190K | 7.9% |
| Namibia | $168K | 7% |
| Botswana | $164K | 6.8% |
| Malawi | $131K | 5.5% |
| DR Congo | $126K | 5.3% |
| United States | $69K | 2.9% |
| Eswatini | $63K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ac alternators 75-375kva imports (HS 8501.62): 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 8501.62: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of ac alternators 75-375kva imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ac alternators 75-375kva worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply ac alternators 75-375kva to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by China (22%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ac alternators 75-375kva per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.13 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $23.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ac alternators 75-375kva to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2023 at $34.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ac alternators 75-375kva?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Lesotho and Burkina Faso. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ac alternators 75-375kva?
The HS code for ac alternators 75-375kva is subheading 8501.62. 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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