Fixed resistors (low power) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported fixed resistors (low power) worth $6.7 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 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 | $6.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 351 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 236 t |
Where South Africa imports fixed resistors (low power) from
The largest suppliers were France (26%), China (16%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 26% |
| China | $1.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $415K | 6.2% |
| Indonesia | $362K | 5.4% |
| Czech Republic | $359K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $289K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $226K | 3.4% |
| United States | $165K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $143K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 90% below the world average of $11.96, 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 (low power) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported fixed resistors (low power) worth $1.4 million (5 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+666% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $991K | 69% |
| Angola | $353K | 24% |
| Zambia | $42K | 2.9% |
| United States | $31K | 2.1% |
| DR Congo | $8K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fixed resistors (low power) imports (HS 8533.21): 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 8533.21: Electrical resistors: fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors).
Common questions
What is the value of fixed resistors (low power) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fixed resistors (low power) worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply fixed resistors (low power) to South Africa?
France was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (16%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of fixed resistors (low power) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $11.96 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 (low power) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fixed resistors (low power)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Angola and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fixed resistors (low power)?
The HS code for fixed resistors (low power) is subheading 8533.21. 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.
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