High voltage circuit breakers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $12.9 million of high voltage circuit breakers in 2024 (907 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 107% 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 | $12.9M | 907 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 516 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 255 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 503 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 447 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 783 t |
Where South Africa imports high voltage circuit breakers from
The largest suppliers were India (48%), China (21%), Sweden (16%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+761% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.2M | 48% |
| China | $2.7M | 21% |
| Sweden | $2.0M | 16% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 12% |
| New Zealand | $320K | 2.5% |
| DR Congo | $49K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $44K | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $34K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.24 per kg, 38% below the world average of $22.90, 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.
High voltage circuit breakers exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.3 million of high voltage circuit breakers in 2024 (148 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (23%), DR Congo (20%), Zambia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $516K | 23% |
| DR Congo | $454K | 20% |
| Zambia | $259K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $213K | 9.3% |
| Eswatini | $191K | 8.3% |
| Malawi | $165K | 7.2% |
| Namibia | $149K | 6.5% |
| Ghana | $58K | 2.5% |
| Guinea | $56K | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $49K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa high voltage circuit breakers imports (HS 8535.29): 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 8535.29: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage circuit breakers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported high voltage circuit breakers worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 907 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage circuit breakers to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by China (21%) and Sweden (16%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.24 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $22.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage circuit breakers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export high voltage circuit breakers?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for high voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.29. 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 8535 page.
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