Medium dry transformers exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported medium dry transformers worth $14.8 million (880 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 11% more 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.8M | 880 t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 897 t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 957 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 936 t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 953 t |
Where South Africa exports medium dry transformers to
The largest buyer markets were Botswana (38%), Namibia (26%), Eswatini (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $5.6M | 38% |
| Namibia | $3.8M | 26% |
| Eswatini | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Mozambique | $953K | 6.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $799K | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $361K | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | $350K | 2.4% |
| Malawi | $244K | 1.7% |
| Lesotho | $231K | 1.6% |
| United States | $199K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.85 per kg, close to the world average of $14.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium dry transformers imports to South Africa
Imports of medium dry transformers by South Africa reached $10.6 million in 2024 (395 tonnes). Most of the value came from South Korea (40%), China (24%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+531% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.3M | 40% |
| China | $2.5M | 24% |
| India | $1.9M | 18% |
| Italy | $361K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $310K | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $306K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $170K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $106K | 1% |
| Finland | $100K | 0.9% |
| United States | $79K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa medium dry transformers exports (HS 8504.33): 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 8504.33: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 16kVA but not exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of medium dry transformers exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported medium dry transformers worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 880 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium dry transformers from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Namibia (26%) and Eswatini (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium dry transformers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.85 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $14.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of medium dry transformers from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import medium dry transformers?
Yes. South Africa imported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, China and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium dry transformers?
The HS code for medium dry transformers is subheading 8504.33. 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 8504 page.
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