Low voltage cable with connectors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low voltage cable with connectors by South Africa reached $135.1 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $135.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $113.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $107.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $90.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $62.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $73.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $72.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $77.3M | 7.5K t |
Where South Africa imports low voltage cable with connectors from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Botswana (31%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.5M | 33% |
| Botswana | $41.6M | 31% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 6% |
| United States | $5.2M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $4.2M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $4.0M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $3.3M | 2.4% |
| Tunisia | $2.6M | 2% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.34 per kg, 64% below the world average of $25.63, 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.
Low voltage cable with connectors exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $33.1 million of low voltage cable with connectors in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (18%), United States (10%), Zimbabwe (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $6.1M | 18% |
| United States | $3.3M | 9.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.6M | 7.7% |
| Peru | $2.4M | 7.4% |
| Namibia | $2.4M | 7.1% |
| Botswana | $2.4M | 7.1% |
| DR Congo | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 4% |
| Eswatini | $1.2M | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa low voltage cable with connectors imports (HS 8544.42): 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 8544.42: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable with connectors imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported low voltage cable with connectors worth $135.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage cable with connectors to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($44.5 million), followed by Botswana (31%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 116 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage cable with connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.34 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $25.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage cable with connectors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.3 million in 2017 to $135.1 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $91.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export low voltage cable with connectors?
Yes. South Africa exported $33.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, the United States and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $102.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable with connectors?
The HS code for low voltage cable with connectors is subheading 8544.42. 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 8544 page.
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