High power DC motors exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.2 million of high power dc motors in 2024 (192 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.8 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 | $3.2M | 192 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 228 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 267 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 384 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 463 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 328 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 197 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 462 t |
Where South Africa exports high power dc motors to
Most of it went to Zambia (29%), Angola (16%), Zimbabwe (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $951K | 30% |
| Angola | $501K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $467K | 15% |
| Namibia | $393K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $303K | 9.4% |
| Chile | $297K | 9.2% |
| Botswana | $121K | 3.8% |
| DR Congo | $70K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $42K | 1.3% |
| Eswatini | $39K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.81 per kg, 45% above the world average of $11.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High power DC motors imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $2.4 million of high power dc motors in 2024 (93 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (43%), Italy (18%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.0M | 43% |
| Italy | $426K | 18% |
| China | $339K | 14% |
| Japan | $200K | 8.4% |
| Namibia | $174K | 7.3% |
| United States | $97K | 4.1% |
| Mozambique | $47K | 2% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.9% |
| Mali | $14K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa high power dc motors exports (HS 8501.34): 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 8501.34: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 375kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power dc motors exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported high power dc motors worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 192 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy high power dc motors from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($951 thousand), followed by Angola (16%) and Zimbabwe (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 603% on the year.
What is the average export price of high power dc motors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.81 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $11.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of high power dc motors from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import high power dc motors?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $850 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for high power dc motors?
The HS code for high power dc motors is subheading 8501.34. 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 8501 page.
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