Oil transformers large imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil transformers large by South Africa reached $52.1 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 49% 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 | $52.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $35.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 948 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 424 t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $38.7M | 4.6K t |
Where South Africa imports oil transformers large from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.5M | 53% |
| Brazil | $14.5M | 28% |
| South Korea | $5.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $500K | 1% |
| India | $465K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $168K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $30K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.43 per kg, 23% below the world average of $12.17, 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.
Oil transformers large exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $6.4 million of oil transformers large in 2024 (395 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+476% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.2M | 66% |
| Zimbabwe | $711K | 11% |
| Zambia | $585K | 9.2% |
| United States | $286K | 4.5% |
| Ghana | $216K | 3.4% |
| Lesotho | $123K | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $122K | 1.9% |
| Namibia | $61K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $54K | 0.8% |
| Eswatini | $15K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa oil transformers large imports (HS 8504.23): 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 8504.23: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers large imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported oil transformers large worth $52.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers large to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($27.5 million), followed by Brazil (28%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.43 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $12.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil transformers large to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.7 million in 2017 to $52.1 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export oil transformers large?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $45.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers large?
The HS code for oil transformers large is subheading 8504.23. 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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