Plastic insulating fittings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $32.3 million of plastic insulating fittings in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $32.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $33.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 922 t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 956 t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports plastic insulating fittings from
Most of the value came from China (20%), United States (20%), Mexico (17%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 20% |
| United States | $6.4M | 20% |
| Mexico | $5.4M | 17% |
| Japan | $3.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $926K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $907K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $737K | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $567K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.01 per kg, close to the world average of $23.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic insulating fittings exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported plastic insulating fittings worth $1.3 million (204 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (46%), Botswana (8%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $618K | 46% |
| Botswana | $103K | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 7.6% |
| Austria | $92K | 6.9% |
| Zambia | $56K | 4.2% |
| United States | $50K | 3.7% |
| Namibia | $48K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 2.6% |
| India | $33K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $30K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plastic insulating fittings imports (HS 8547.20): 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 8547.20: Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic insulating fittings imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plastic insulating fittings worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic insulating fittings to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Mexico (17%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.01 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $23.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic insulating fittings to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2023 at $33.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export plastic insulating fittings?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Botswana and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $31.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic insulating fittings?
The HS code for plastic insulating fittings is subheading 8547.20. 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 8547 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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