High voltage distribution panels imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported high voltage distribution panels worth $53.6 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% 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 | $53.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $63.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $38.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $51.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $55.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $59.0M | 2.5K t |
Where South Africa imports high voltage distribution panels from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Germany (16%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 28% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 16% |
| France | $5.8M | 11% |
| Croatia | $4.8M | 9% |
| Norway | $4.5M | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 5% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.18 per kg, close to the world average of $22.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage distribution panels exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported high voltage distribution panels worth $33.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (19%), DR Congo (18%), Zimbabwe (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $6.5M | 19% |
| DR Congo | $5.9M | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $4.9M | 15% |
| Zambia | $4.0M | 12% |
| Namibia | $3.7M | 11% |
| Botswana | $2.5M | 7.4% |
| Eswatini | $1.3M | 4% |
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $693K | 2.1% |
| Lesotho | $586K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa high voltage distribution panels imports (HS 8537.20): 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 8537.20: Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage distribution panels imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported high voltage distribution panels worth $53.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage distribution panels to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Germany (16%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage distribution panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.18 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $22.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage distribution panels to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.0 million in 2017 to $53.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $63.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export high voltage distribution panels?
Yes. South Africa exported $33.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage distribution panels?
The HS code for high voltage distribution panels is subheading 8537.20. 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 8537 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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