Lamp holders imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.9 million of lamp holders in 2024 (564 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.9 million.
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 | $2.9M | 564 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 412 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 643 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 563 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 584 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 917 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 804 t |
Where South Africa imports lamp holders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 69% |
| Japan | $252K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $227K | 7.9% |
| India | $167K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $88K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $30K | 1.1% |
| United States | $15K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $15K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.09 per kg, 37% below the world average of $8.11, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lamp holders exports from South Africa
Exports of lamp holders by South Africa reached $444 thousand in 2024 (68 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lesotho (16%), Mozambique (13%), Eswatini (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $73K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $58K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $55K | 12% |
| Namibia | $53K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $45K | 10% |
| Zambia | $42K | 9.4% |
| Botswana | $31K | 6.9% |
| Guinea | $29K | 6.5% |
| Senegal | $11K | 2.5% |
| Malawi | $9K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa lamp holders imports (HS 8536.61): 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 8536.61: Electrical apparatus: lamp-holders, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of lamp holders imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported lamp holders worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 564 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamp holders to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Japan (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamp holders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.09 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $8.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lamp holders to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export lamp holders?
Yes. South Africa exported $444 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Mozambique and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamp holders?
The HS code for lamp holders is subheading 8536.61. 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 8536 page.
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