Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (5 tonnes). Value rose 104% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.1M | 5 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $518K | 2 t |
| 2021 | $321K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $691K | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $646K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $344K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $608K | 4 t |
Where South Africa imports semiconductor device manufacturing equipment from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 62% |
| Germany | $632K | 30% |
| France | $84K | 4% |
| China | $41K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $30K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $429.67 per kg, 29% above the world average of $333.19. 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.
Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported semiconductor device manufacturing equipment worth $640 thousand (732 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (40%), United Kingdom (37%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $257K | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $238K | 37% |
| United States | $52K | 8.1% |
| Eswatini | $44K | 6.9% |
| Nigeria | $14K | 2.1% |
| Malawi | $9K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $8K | 1.3% |
| Lesotho | $6K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa semiconductor device manufacturing equipment imports (HS 8486.20): 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 8486.20: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported semiconductor device manufacturing equipment worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 142 countries worldwide. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor device manufacturing equipment to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (30%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $429.67 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $333.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $608 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 246%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $783 thousand a year.
Does South Africa also export semiconductor device manufacturing equipment?
Yes. South Africa exported $640 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor device manufacturing equipment?
The HS code for semiconductor device manufacturing equipment is subheading 8486.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8486 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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