Relays (higher voltage) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported relays (higher voltage) worth $32.8 million (869 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 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 | $32.8M | 869 t |
| 2023 | $36.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 951 t |
| 2020 | $27.3M | 763 t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $32.7M | 967 t |
| 2017 | $31.5M | 841 t |
Where South Africa imports relays (higher voltage) from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Finland (12%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 21% |
| Finland | $3.8M | 12% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 8.2% |
| France | $2.4M | 7.2% |
| United States | $2.1M | 6.3% |
| Tunisia | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| India | $797K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.69 per kg, 27% below the world average of $51.96, 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.
Relays (higher voltage) exports from South Africa
Exports of relays (higher voltage) by South Africa reached $5.5 million in 2024 (517 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (11%), Namibia (11%), Botswana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $591K | 11% |
| Namibia | $584K | 11% |
| Botswana | $567K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $547K | 9.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $444K | 8% |
| Zambia | $430K | 7.8% |
| Eswatini | $273K | 4.9% |
| Australia | $223K | 4% |
| Lesotho | $197K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $174K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa relays (higher voltage) imports (HS 8536.49): 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 8536.49: Electrical apparatus: relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of relays (higher voltage) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported relays (higher voltage) worth $32.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 869 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply relays (higher voltage) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Finland (12%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of relays (higher voltage) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.69 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $51.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of relays (higher voltage) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.5 million in 2017 to $32.8 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $36.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export relays (higher voltage)?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for relays (higher voltage)?
The HS code for relays (higher voltage) is subheading 8536.49. 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 8536 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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