Ignition coils and distributors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported ignition coils and distributors worth $11.6 million (512 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 44% on 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 | $11.6M | 512 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 261 t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 311 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 343 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 258 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 264 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 305 t |
Where South Africa imports ignition coils and distributors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 59% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 25% |
| Japan | $379K | 3.3% |
| Slovenia | $255K | 2.2% |
| United States | $217K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $213K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $157K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $154K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $118K | 1% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.68 per kg, close to the world average of $25.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ignition coils and distributors exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported ignition coils and distributors worth $1.3 million (73 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (24%), Namibia (15%), Eswatini (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $307K | 24% |
| Namibia | $189K | 15% |
| Eswatini | $182K | 14% |
| Burkina Faso | $90K | 7% |
| Mozambique | $85K | 6.6% |
| Zambia | $68K | 5.3% |
| Angola | $46K | 3.6% |
| Lesotho | $43K | 3.4% |
| Ghana | $38K | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $38K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ignition coils and distributors imports (HS 8511.30): 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 8511.30: Ignition or starting equipment: distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition coils and distributors imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ignition coils and distributors worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 512 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition coils and distributors to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Germany (25%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition coils and distributors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.68 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $25.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ignition coils and distributors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ignition coils and distributors?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition coils and distributors?
The HS code for ignition coils and distributors is subheading 8511.30. 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 8511 page.
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