Engine electrical components imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported engine electrical components worth $7.0 million (126 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 57% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.0M | 126 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 54 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 78 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 62 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 62 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 100 t |
Where South Africa imports engine electrical components from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), China (27%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.6M | 37% |
| China | $1.8M | 27% |
| United States | $555K | 8% |
| Japan | $345K | 5% |
| Israel | $304K | 4.4% |
| Slovenia | $185K | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $175K | 2.5% |
| India | $152K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $140K | 2% |
| Italy | $118K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.39 per kg, close to the world average of $49.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engine electrical components exports from South Africa
Exports of engine electrical components by South Africa reached $1.5 million in 2024 (22 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (22%), Namibia (20%), Zimbabwe (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $331K | 22% |
| Namibia | $293K | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $235K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $96K | 6.5% |
| Slovenia | $92K | 6.2% |
| Botswana | $89K | 6% |
| Eswatini | $55K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $44K | 3% |
| Ghana | $30K | 2.1% |
| DR Congo | $25K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa engine electrical components imports (HS 8511.80): 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 8511.80: Ignition or starting equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine electrical components imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported engine electrical components worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine electrical components to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (27%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine electrical components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.39 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $49.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engine electrical components to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export engine electrical components?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine electrical components?
The HS code for engine electrical components is subheading 8511.80. 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 8511 page.
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