Single phase AC motors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $23.5 million of single phase ac motors in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 4% 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 | $23.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 2.1K t |
Where South Africa imports single phase ac motors from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.7M | 79% |
| Thailand | $760K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $554K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $493K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $432K | 1.8% |
| Tunisia | $351K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $310K | 1.3% |
| United States | $263K | 1.1% |
| France | $256K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $247K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, 44% below the world average of $8.70, 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.
Single phase AC motors exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.3 million of single phase ac motors in 2024 (280 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Burkina Faso (14%), Namibia (11%), Zimbabwe (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+809% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $604K | 14% |
| Namibia | $479K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $447K | 10% |
| Chile | $340K | 7.9% |
| Zambia | $306K | 7.1% |
| DR Congo | $306K | 7.1% |
| United States | $305K | 7.1% |
| Malawi | $234K | 5.4% |
| Mozambique | $194K | 4.5% |
| Botswana | $179K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa single phase ac motors imports (HS 8501.40): 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 8501.40: Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase.
Common questions
What is the value of single phase ac motors imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported single phase ac motors worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply single phase ac motors to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by Thailand (3%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of single phase ac motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $8.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of single phase ac motors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export single phase ac motors?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for single phase ac motors?
The HS code for single phase ac motors is subheading 8501.40. 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 8501 page.
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