Circuit protection devices imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of circuit protection devices by South Africa reached $27.8 million in 2024 (933 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $44.8 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 | $27.8M | 933 t |
| 2023 | $44.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 846 t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 767 t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 568 t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 752 t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 756 t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 576 t |
Where South Africa imports circuit protection devices from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), China (33%), Sweden (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.3M | 34% |
| China | $9.0M | 33% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 6.9% |
| France | $1.9M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $608K | 2.2% |
| India | $588K | 2.1% |
| United States | $448K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $383K | 1.4% |
| New Zealand | $256K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.77 per kg, 33% below the world average of $44.35, 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.
Circuit protection devices exports from South Africa
Exports of circuit protection devices by South Africa reached $5.8 million in 2024 (364 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (17%), Namibia (10%), Zimbabwe (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.0M | 17% |
| Namibia | $573K | 9.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $448K | 7.7% |
| DR Congo | $446K | 7.6% |
| Botswana | $441K | 7.6% |
| Mozambique | $413K | 7.1% |
| Lesotho | $390K | 6.7% |
| Zambia | $336K | 5.8% |
| Tanzania | $310K | 5.3% |
| Uganda | $215K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa circuit protection devices imports (HS 8536.30): 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 8536.30: Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit protection devices imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported circuit protection devices worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 933 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit protection devices to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by China (33%) and Sweden (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit protection devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.77 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $44.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit protection devices to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $44.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export circuit protection devices?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit protection devices?
The HS code for circuit protection devices is subheading 8536.30. 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 8536 page.
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