DC motors up to 750w imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dc motors up to 750w by South Africa reached $82.4 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 132% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $82.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $35.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $35.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $39.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $38.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $44.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $42.1M | 3.5K t |
Where South Africa imports dc motors up to 750w from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+650% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.2M | 65% |
| Germany | $11.2M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $6.8M | 8.2% |
| Serbia | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $1.6M | 2% |
| United States | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $911K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $837K | 1% |
| Spain | $485K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $437K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.80 per kg, close to the world average of $12.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
DC motors up to 750w exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.6 million of dc motors up to 750w in 2024 (135 tonnes). Most of it went to Australia (24%), Zambia (16%), Mauritius (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $875K | 24% |
| Zambia | $564K | 16% |
| Mauritius | $350K | 9.7% |
| Botswana | $297K | 8.2% |
| Mozambique | $208K | 5.8% |
| Namibia | $179K | 5% |
| Belgium | $123K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $74K | 2.1% |
| DR Congo | $71K | 2% |
| Eswatini | $68K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dc motors up to 750w imports (HS 8501.31): 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 8501.31: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W.
Common questions
What is the value of dc motors up to 750w imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dc motors up to 750w worth $82.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 132% on 2023.
Which countries supply dc motors up to 750w to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($53.2 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Indonesia (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of dc motors up to 750w per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.80 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $12.79 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 up to 750w to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.1 million in 2017 to $82.4 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $42.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dc motors up to 750w?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Zambia and Mauritius. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $78.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dc motors up to 750w?
The HS code for dc motors up to 750w is subheading 8501.31. 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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