Medium voltage circuit breakers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $13.4 million of medium voltage circuit breakers in 2024 (480 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 51% on 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 | $13.4M | 480 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 369 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 436 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 405 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 312 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 390 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 803 t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 806 t |
Where South Africa imports medium voltage circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from Australia (34%), Turkey (17%), Switzerland (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $4.6M | 34% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 11% |
| India | $885K | 6.6% |
| China | $842K | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $717K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $622K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $502K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $378K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $221K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.96 per kg, close to the world average of $29.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium voltage circuit breakers exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $6.9 million of medium voltage circuit breakers in 2024 (948 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (25%), Eswatini (22%), Zimbabwe (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.7M | 25% |
| Eswatini | $1.6M | 23% |
| Zimbabwe | $766K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $558K | 8.1% |
| Botswana | $554K | 8% |
| Lesotho | $500K | 7.3% |
| Namibia | $324K | 4.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $225K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $176K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa medium voltage circuit breakers imports (HS 8535.21): 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 8535.21: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV.
Common questions
What is the value of medium voltage circuit breakers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported medium voltage circuit breakers worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 480 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium voltage circuit breakers to South Africa?
Australia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Switzerland (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 481% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $29.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium voltage circuit breakers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export medium voltage circuit breakers?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.21. 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 8535 page.
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