Nickel-metal hydride batteries imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel-metal hydride batteries by South Africa reached $3.6 million in 2024 (441 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.8 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 | $3.6M | 441 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 75 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 82 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 54 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 55 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 136 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 66 t |
Where South Africa imports nickel-metal hydride batteries from
Most of the value came from Japan (35%), China (24%), Singapore (16%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.3M | 35% |
| China | $855K | 24% |
| Singapore | $591K | 16% |
| Hong Kong | $241K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $216K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $62K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $47K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $29K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.22 per kg, 79% below the world average of $38.98, 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.
Nickel-metal hydride batteries exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $239 thousand of nickel-metal hydride batteries in 2024 (13 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (34%), France (16%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $82K | 34% |
| France | $39K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $28K | 12% |
| Namibia | $15K | 6.2% |
| DR Congo | $11K | 4.6% |
| Malawi | $6K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $5K | 2% |
| Botswana | $3K | 1.4% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa nickel-metal hydride batteries imports (HS 8507.50): 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 8507.50: Electric accumulators: nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of nickel-metal hydride batteries imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported nickel-metal hydride batteries worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 441 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel-metal hydride batteries to South Africa?
Japan was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (24%) and Singapore (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 742% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel-metal hydride batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.22 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $38.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel-metal hydride batteries to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export nickel-metal hydride batteries?
Yes. South Africa exported $239 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, France and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel-metal hydride batteries?
The HS code for nickel-metal hydride batteries is subheading 8507.50. 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 8507 page.
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