High voltage fuses imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported high voltage fuses worth $2.7 million (177 tonnes). That is 5% less 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 | $2.7M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 236 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 149 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 210 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 196 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 225 t |
Where South Africa imports high voltage fuses from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Brazil (16%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 39% |
| Brazil | $426K | 16% |
| India | $348K | 13% |
| Germany | $268K | 10% |
| Hungary | $119K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 4.2% |
| France | $75K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $74K | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $50K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $46K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.09 per kg, close to the world average of $17.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage fuses exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported high voltage fuses worth $1.3 million (89 tonnes). Most of it went to Malawi (47%), Zimbabwe (11%), Eswatini (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $634K | 47% |
| Zimbabwe | $151K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $113K | 8.4% |
| Zambia | $89K | 6.6% |
| Namibia | $79K | 5.8% |
| Botswana | $69K | 5.1% |
| Mozambique | $62K | 4.6% |
| Lesotho | $36K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $33K | 2.4% |
| Ghana | $29K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa high voltage fuses imports (HS 8535.10): 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 8535.10: Electrical apparatus: fuses, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage fuses imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported high voltage fuses worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage fuses to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Brazil (16%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage fuses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.09 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $17.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high voltage fuses to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export high voltage fuses?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Zimbabwe and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage fuses?
The HS code for high voltage fuses is subheading 8535.10. 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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