Semiconductor storage media (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductor storage media (other) by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (16 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.8 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 | $2.3M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 22 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 407 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 30 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 49 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 235 t |
Where South Africa imports semiconductor storage media (other) from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 55% |
| United States | $180K | 7.8% |
| India | $167K | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $99K | 4.3% |
| New Zealand | $86K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | $78K | 3.4% |
| France | $61K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $55K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $140.61 per kg, close to the world average of $145.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductor storage media (other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported semiconductor storage media (other) worth $1.1 million (6 tonnes). Most of it went to Mauritius (41%), DR Congo (18%), Botswana (9%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $455K | 41% |
| DR Congo | $202K | 18% |
| Botswana | $103K | 9.4% |
| Djibouti | $37K | 3.4% |
| China | $34K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $27K | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $21K | 1.9% |
| Namibia | $21K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa semiconductor storage media (other) imports (HS 8523.59): 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 8523.59: Semiconductor media: other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor storage media (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported semiconductor storage media (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor storage media (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (8%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $140.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $145.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor storage media (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export semiconductor storage media (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritius, the DR Congo and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor storage media (other)?
The HS code for semiconductor storage media (other) is subheading 8523.59. 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 8523 page.
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