DC motors 75kw to 375kw exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dc motors 75kw to 375kw by South Africa reached $3.3 million in 2024 (155 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 155 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 207 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 317 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 180 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 152 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa exports dc motors 75kw to 375kw to
Most of it went to DR Congo (20%), Mozambique (19%), Namibia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $655K | 20% |
| Mozambique | $612K | 19% |
| Namibia | $409K | 12% |
| Zambia | $395K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $329K | 10% |
| Mali | $187K | 5.7% |
| Madagascar | $125K | 3.8% |
| Botswana | $118K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $99K | 3% |
| United States | $71K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.21 per kg, 64% above the world average of $12.94. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
DC motors 75kw to 375kw imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.9 million of dc motors 75kw to 375kw in 2024 (237 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (25%), Namibia (21%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $477K | 25% |
| Namibia | $394K | 21% |
| China | $318K | 17% |
| Mexico | $163K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $110K | 5.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $100K | 5.2% |
| India | $94K | 4.9% |
| DR Congo | $81K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $61K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $52K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dc motors 75kw to 375kw exports (HS 8501.33): 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 8501.33: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 375kW.
Common questions
What is the value of dc motors 75kw to 375kw exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported dc motors 75kw to 375kw worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy dc motors 75kw to 375kw from South Africa?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($655 thousand), followed by Mozambique (19%) and Namibia (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average export price of dc motors 75kw to 375kw per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.21 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $12.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dc motors 75kw to 375kw from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import dc motors 75kw to 375kw?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Namibia and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dc motors 75kw to 375kw?
The HS code for dc motors 75kw to 375kw is subheading 8501.33. 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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