DC motors 750w to 75kw imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dc motors 750w to 75kw by South Africa reached $15.5 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $15.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 150 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 4.1K t |
Where South Africa imports dc motors 750w to 75kw from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.0M | 59% |
| United States | $2.0M | 13% |
| China | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $510K | 3.3% |
| Romania | $406K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $333K | 2.2% |
| France | $279K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $259K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $144K | 0.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $133K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, 56% below the world average of $10.15, 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.
DC motors 750w to 75kw exports from South Africa
Exports of dc motors 750w to 75kw by South Africa reached $2.5 million in 2024 (89 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (11%), Namibia (11%), Mozambique (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $272K | 11% |
| Namibia | $259K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $238K | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $208K | 8.5% |
| DR Congo | $185K | 7.5% |
| Botswana | $174K | 7.1% |
| Angola | $168K | 6.8% |
| Australia | $156K | 6.4% |
| Colombia | $136K | 5.6% |
| United States | $114K | 4.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dc motors 750w to 75kw imports (HS 8501.32): 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 8501.32: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of dc motors 750w to 75kw imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dc motors 750w to 75kw worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply dc motors 750w to 75kw to South Africa?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by the United States (13%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of dc motors 750w to 75kw per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $10.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dc motors 750w to 75kw to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dc motors 750w to 75kw?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dc motors 750w to 75kw?
The HS code for dc motors 750w to 75kw is subheading 8501.32. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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