Power transistors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $7.3 million of power transistors in 2024 (8 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.6 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 | $7.3M | 8 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 16 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 103 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 33 t |
Where South Africa imports power transistors from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), United States (21%), Germany (21%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+288% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 26% |
| United States | $1.6M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 21% |
| Malaysia | $791K | 11% |
| Spain | $378K | 5.2% |
| Philippines | $377K | 5.1% |
| Japan | $86K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $81K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $67K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $66K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $917.05 per kg, 273% above the world average of $246.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Power transistors exports from South Africa
Exports of power transistors by South Africa reached $1.6 million in 2024 (9 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (25%), Zambia (22%), Botswana (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $387K | 25% |
| Zambia | $340K | 22% |
| Botswana | $191K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $140K | 9% |
| Zimbabwe | $115K | 7.4% |
| Israel | $67K | 4.4% |
| Eswatini | $57K | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $29K | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 1.7% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa power transistors imports (HS 8541.29): 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 8541.29: Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more.
Common questions
What is the value of power transistors imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported power transistors worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply power transistors to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Germany (21%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of power transistors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $917.05 per kg in 2024, 273% above the world average of $246.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of power transistors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export power transistors?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Zambia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for power transistors?
The HS code for power transistors is subheading 8541.29. 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 8541 page.
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