Hybrid petrol-electric cars exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported hybrid petrol-electric cars worth $503.6 million (24.5 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 201% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $895.4 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 | $503.6M | 24.5K t |
| 2023 | $469.4M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $895.4M | 48.1K t |
| 2021 | $187.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $60.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $54.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $44.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $224K | 17 t |
Where South Africa exports hybrid petrol-electric cars to
Most of it went to Poland (17%), United States (15%), South Korea (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $83.6M | 17% |
| United States | $77.7M | 15% |
| South Korea | $74.0M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $67.6M | 13% |
| France | $56.7M | 11% |
| Australia | $48.9M | 9.7% |
| Brazil | $33.8M | 6.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $13.1M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $12.8M | 2.5% |
| Mauritius | $6.4M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.55 per kg, 21% above the world average of $17.05. 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.
Hybrid petrol-electric cars imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported hybrid petrol-electric cars worth $97.3 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Japan (31%), Germany (23%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $29.9M | 31% |
| Germany | $22.7M | 23% |
| China | $21.9M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $14.6M | 15% |
| Slovakia | $4.9M | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 2.6% |
| India | $454K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $99K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $79K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $16K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hybrid petrol-electric cars exports (HS 8703.40): 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 8703.40: Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power.
Common questions
What is the value of hybrid petrol-electric cars exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported hybrid petrol-electric cars worth $503.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy hybrid petrol-electric cars from South Africa?
Poland was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($83.6 million), followed by the United States (15%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average export price of hybrid petrol-electric cars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.55 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $17.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hybrid petrol-electric cars from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $224 thousand in 2017 to $503.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $895.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $276.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import hybrid petrol-electric cars?
Yes. South Africa imported $97.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Germany and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $406.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hybrid petrol-electric cars?
The HS code for hybrid petrol-electric cars is subheading 8703.40. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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