Solid-state storage devices imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported solid-state storage devices worth $50.2 million (738 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $84.8 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 | $50.2M | 738 t |
| 2023 | $56.9M | 84 t |
| 2022 | $76.0M | 896 t |
| 2021 | $84.8M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $48.2M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $64.3M | 272 t |
| 2018 | $81.2M | 235 t |
| 2017 | $81.1M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa imports solid-state storage devices from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Taiwan (18%), Malaysia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+785% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.1M | 32% |
| Taiwan | $9.0M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $6.0M | 12% |
| Philippines | $4.8M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| United States | $1.5M | 3% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.98 per kg, 93% below the world average of $1,006.21, 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.
Solid-state storage devices exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported solid-state storage devices worth $4.1 million (80 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (17%), Hong Kong (12%), Botswana (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $701K | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $484K | 12% |
| Botswana | $456K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $352K | 8.5% |
| Oman | $160K | 3.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $153K | 3.7% |
| Eswatini | $143K | 3.5% |
| Lesotho | $130K | 3.2% |
| Angola | $117K | 2.8% |
| Ghana | $110K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa solid-state storage devices imports (HS 8523.51): 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 8523.51: Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of solid-state storage devices imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported solid-state storage devices worth $50.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 738 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply solid-state storage devices to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Taiwan (18%) and Malaysia (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 785% on the year.
What is the average import price of solid-state storage devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.98 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $1,006.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of solid-state storage devices to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.1 million in 2017 to $50.2 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $84.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export solid-state storage devices?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Hong Kong and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $46.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for solid-state storage devices?
The HS code for solid-state storage devices is subheading 8523.51. 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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