Low voltage relays imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $11.2 million of low voltage relays in 2024 (374 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 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 | $11.2M | 374 t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 366 t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 493 t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 387 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 325 t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 351 t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 472 t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 392 t |
Where South Africa imports low voltage relays from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Germany (16%), Thailand (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 16% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 9.3% |
| Portugal | $720K | 6.4% |
| United States | $617K | 5.5% |
| Japan | $527K | 4.7% |
| France | $480K | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $398K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $373K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $366K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.98 per kg, close to the world average of $26.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low voltage relays exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.6 million of low voltage relays in 2024 (94 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (11%), Botswana (10%), Mozambique (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+568% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $276K | 11% |
| Botswana | $265K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $225K | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $225K | 8.6% |
| Zambia | $180K | 6.9% |
| Eswatini | $175K | 6.7% |
| DR Congo | $169K | 6.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $149K | 5.7% |
| Australia | $145K | 5.6% |
| Lesotho | $113K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa low voltage relays imports (HS 8536.41): 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 8536.41: Electrical apparatus: relays, (for a voltage not exceeding 60 volts).
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage relays imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported low voltage relays worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 374 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage relays to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Thailand (9%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage relays per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.98 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $26.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage relays to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export low voltage relays?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage relays?
The HS code for low voltage relays is subheading 8536.41. 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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