Halogen lamps imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported halogen lamps worth $7.1 million (183 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.3 million.
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 | $7.1M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 120 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 140 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 158 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 108 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 168 t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 265 t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 317 t |
Where South Africa imports halogen lamps from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Germany (22%), Poland (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 40% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 22% |
| Poland | $564K | 8% |
| India | $522K | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $503K | 7.1% |
| Japan | $248K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $217K | 3.1% |
| United States | $178K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $91K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.77 per kg, close to the world average of $35.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Halogen lamps exports from South Africa
Exports of halogen lamps by South Africa reached $1.9 million in 2024 (35 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (32%), Zambia (12%), Lesotho (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $618K | 32% |
| Zambia | $225K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $196K | 10% |
| Eswatini | $194K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $147K | 7.6% |
| Botswana | $146K | 7.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $121K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $57K | 3% |
| Mozambique | $57K | 3% |
| Angola | $26K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa halogen lamps imports (HS 8539.21): 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 8539.21: Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen.
Common questions
What is the value of halogen lamps imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported halogen lamps worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply halogen lamps to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of halogen lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.77 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $35.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of halogen lamps to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export halogen lamps?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zambia and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for halogen lamps?
The HS code for halogen lamps is subheading 8539.21. 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 8539 page.
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