Signalling apparatus parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of signalling apparatus parts by South Africa reached $29.1 million in 2024 (625 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 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 | $29.1M | 625 t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 646 t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $32.2M | 842 t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 518 t |
| 2019 | $30.7M | 699 t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 896 t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 599 t |
Where South Africa imports signalling apparatus parts from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Canada (20%), Poland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 39% |
| Canada | $5.9M | 20% |
| Poland | $2.8M | 9.7% |
| United States | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $918K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $901K | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $714K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $663K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $590K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.54 per kg, close to the world average of $54.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Signalling apparatus parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $17.3 million of signalling apparatus parts in 2024 (587 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (16%), Ghana (15%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $2.7M | 16% |
| Ghana | $2.6M | 15% |
| United States | $1.8M | 10% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 8.5% |
| Namibia | $1.0M | 5.9% |
| Botswana | $862K | 5% |
| Chile | $564K | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $552K | 3.2% |
| Mauritius | $548K | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $423K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa signalling apparatus parts imports (HS 8531.90): 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 8531.90: Signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531.
Common questions
What is the value of signalling apparatus parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported signalling apparatus parts worth $29.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 625 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply signalling apparatus parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Canada (20%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of signalling apparatus parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.54 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $54.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of signalling apparatus parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $29.1 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $32.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export signalling apparatus parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $17.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Ghana and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for signalling apparatus parts?
The HS code for signalling apparatus parts is subheading 8531.90. 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 8531 page.
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