Signal generators imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of signal generators by South Africa reached $2.4 million in 2024 (80 tonnes). Value fell 66% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.8 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 | $2.4M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 61 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 129 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 159 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 54 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 22 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 6.2K t |
Where South Africa imports signal generators from
Most of the value came from United States (25%), Germany (24%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+627% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $582K | 25% |
| Germany | $576K | 25% |
| China | $518K | 22% |
| France | $177K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $149K | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $67K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $45K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $36K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $30K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $27K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.55 per kg, 82% below the world average of $163.00, 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.
Signal generators exports from South Africa
Exports of signal generators by South Africa reached $1.2 million in 2024 (18 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (42%), United Kingdom (12%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+943% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $514K | 42% |
| United Kingdom | $148K | 12% |
| United States | $117K | 9.6% |
| Uganda | $100K | 8.2% |
| DR Congo | $55K | 4.5% |
| Botswana | $44K | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $36K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $34K | 2.7% |
| Eswatini | $31K | 2.6% |
| Angola | $19K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa signal generators imports (HS 8543.20): 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 8543.20: Electrical machines and apparatus: signal generators.
Common questions
What is the value of signal generators imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported signal generators worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply signal generators to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($582 thousand), followed by Germany (24%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of signal generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.55 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $163.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of signal generators to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export signal generators?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for signal generators?
The HS code for signal generators is subheading 8543.20. 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 8543 page.
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