Insulating fittings (other materials) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of insulating fittings (other materials) by South Africa reached $4.7 million in 2024 (492 tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.3 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 | $4.7M | 492 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 537 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 305 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 319 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 347 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 607 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 532 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 390 t |
Where South Africa exports insulating fittings (other materials) to
Most of it went to Switzerland (28%), Mozambique (12%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+932% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 29% |
| Mozambique | $577K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $547K | 12% |
| Zambia | $492K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $415K | 8.8% |
| Botswana | $338K | 7.1% |
| Namibia | $161K | 3.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $150K | 3.2% |
| Eswatini | $92K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $78K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.62 per kg, close to the world average of $9.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Insulating fittings (other materials) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $3.9 million of insulating fittings (other materials) in 2024 (357 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (44%), Japan (12%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 44% |
| Japan | $455K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $405K | 10% |
| Italy | $355K | 9% |
| France | $276K | 7% |
| Germany | $122K | 3.1% |
| United States | $114K | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $83K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $57K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa insulating fittings (other materials) exports (HS 8547.90): 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 8547.90: Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings (other materials) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 492 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy insulating fittings (other materials) from South Africa?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Mozambique (12%) and the DR Congo (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average export price of insulating fittings (other materials) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of insulating fittings (other materials) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import insulating fittings (other materials)?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Japan and Taiwan. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $806 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings (other materials)?
The HS code for insulating fittings (other materials) is subheading 8547.90. 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 8547 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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