Electrical components exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of electrical components by South Africa reached $15.6 million in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.8 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 | $15.6M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 19.7K t |
Where South Africa exports electrical components to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.9M | 89% |
| Pakistan | $422K | 2.7% |
| Guinea | $318K | 2% |
| France | $134K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $70K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $63K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $60K | 0.4% |
| United States | $56K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8548
| 8548.10 | Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators: spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric… | 88% |
| 8548.90 | Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus: n.e.c. in chapter 85 | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8548.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 59% below the world average of $2.48, 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.
Electrical components imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $3.5 million of electrical components in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Botswana (49%), United States (8%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.7M | 50% |
| United States | $278K | 8% |
| China | $228K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $219K | 6.3% |
| Japan | $190K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $176K | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $108K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $108K | 3.1% |
| France | $70K | 2% |
| Romania | $44K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8548: Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus; not specified or elsewhere included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical components exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported electrical components worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy electrical components from South Africa?
India was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Pakistan (3%) and Guinea (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average export price of electrical components per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $2.48 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of electrical components from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $22.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import electrical components?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Botswana, the United States and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical components?
The HS code for electrical components is heading 8548. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8548.10 (88% of the value) and 8548.90 (12%). 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 8548 page.
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