Static power converters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of static power converters by South Africa reached $658.2 million in 2024 (19.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.07 billion.
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 | $658.2M | 19.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.07B | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $646.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $347.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $286.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $335.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $299.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $312.3M | 6.6K t |
Where South Africa imports static power converters from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $413.4M | 63% |
| Germany | $51.6M | 7.8% |
| France | $29.3M | 4.5% |
| United States | $22.3M | 3.4% |
| India | $15.4M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $13.6M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $11.4M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $10.9M | 1.7% |
| Finland | $9.6M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $9.6M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.34 per kg, close to the world average of $42.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Static power converters exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $84.8 million of static power converters in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (18%), Zimbabwe (12%), Namibia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $15.6M | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $9.9M | 12% |
| Namibia | $9.0M | 11% |
| Botswana | $6.0M | 7% |
| DR Congo | $5.6M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 4.9% |
| Mozambique | $3.9M | 4.6% |
| Nigeria | $3.2M | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| Angola | $2.3M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa static power converters imports (HS 8504.40): 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 8504.40: Electrical static converters.
Common questions
What is the value of static power converters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported static power converters worth $658.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply static power converters to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($413.4 million), followed by Germany (8%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 113 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of static power converters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.34 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $42.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of static power converters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $312.3 million in 2017 to $658.2 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2023 at $1.07 billion. Over 8 years the average was $494.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export static power converters?
Yes. South Africa exported $84.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $573.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for static power converters?
The HS code for static power converters is subheading 8504.40. 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 8504 page.
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