Power capacitors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.3 million of power capacitors in 2024 (182 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.3 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 | $3.3M | 182 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 235 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 372 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 363 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 344 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 362 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 361 t |
Where South Africa imports power capacitors from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Australia (17%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $997K | 30% |
| Australia | $567K | 17% |
| India | $466K | 14% |
| Germany | $271K | 8.2% |
| Slovenia | $241K | 7.3% |
| United States | $115K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $106K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $103K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $80K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $68K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.16 per kg, close to the world average of $20.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Power capacitors exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported power capacitors worth $1.1 million (67 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (45%), DR Congo (13%), Australia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $489K | 45% |
| DR Congo | $140K | 13% |
| Australia | $133K | 12% |
| Zambia | $65K | 5.9% |
| Botswana | $52K | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $39K | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $31K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $28K | 2.6% |
| United States | $28K | 2.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $23K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa power capacitors imports (HS 8532.10): 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 8532.10: Electrical capacitors: fixed, designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors).
Common questions
What is the value of power capacitors imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported power capacitors worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply power capacitors to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($997 thousand), followed by Australia (17%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of power capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.16 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $20.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of power capacitors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export power capacitors?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and Australia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for power capacitors?
The HS code for power capacitors is subheading 8532.10. 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 8532 page.
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