Fixed resistors (high power) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.1 million of fixed resistors (high power) in 2024 (216 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 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 | $5.1M | 216 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 433 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 243 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 184 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 94 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 160 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 228 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 112 t |
Where South Africa imports fixed resistors (high power) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), China (22%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+835% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 23% |
| China | $1.1M | 22% |
| United States | $820K | 16% |
| Japan | $454K | 8.9% |
| Canada | $302K | 5.9% |
| France | $255K | 5% |
| Thailand | $190K | 3.7% |
| India | $123K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $95K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $70K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.54 per kg, 39% below the world average of $38.41, 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.
Fixed resistors (high power) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported fixed resistors (high power) worth $962 thousand (41 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (20%), DR Congo (17%), Belgium (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $193K | 20% |
| DR Congo | $162K | 17% |
| Belgium | $154K | 16% |
| United States | $122K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $71K | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70K | 7.3% |
| Lesotho | $25K | 2.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $25K | 2.6% |
| Botswana | $21K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fixed resistors (high power) imports (HS 8533.29): 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 8533.29: Electrical resistors: fixed, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors).
Common questions
What is the value of fixed resistors (high power) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fixed resistors (high power) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply fixed resistors (high power) to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (22%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average import price of fixed resistors (high power) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.54 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $38.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fixed resistors (high power) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2017 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fixed resistors (high power)?
Yes. South Africa exported $962 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Belgium. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fixed resistors (high power)?
The HS code for fixed resistors (high power) is subheading 8533.29. 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 8533 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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