Three-phase AC motors up to 750w imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of three-phase ac motors up to 750w by South Africa reached $14.2 million in 2024 (949 tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.6 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 | $14.2M | 949 t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 535 t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 438 t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 735 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 420 t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 410 t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 447 t |
Where South Africa imports three-phase ac motors up to 750w from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), China (32%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.8M | 34% |
| China | $4.5M | 32% |
| United States | $1.1M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $594K | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $580K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $525K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $301K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $289K | 2% |
| France | $169K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $122K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.96 per kg, close to the world average of $15.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Three-phase AC motors up to 750w exports from South Africa
Exports of three-phase ac motors up to 750w by South Africa reached $8.1 million in 2024 (225 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (39%), Namibia (10%), Zambia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.1M | 39% |
| Namibia | $833K | 10% |
| Zambia | $564K | 7% |
| Mozambique | $558K | 6.9% |
| Eswatini | $448K | 5.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $335K | 4.2% |
| DR Congo | $333K | 4.1% |
| United States | $257K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $214K | 2.7% |
| Nigeria | $163K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa three-phase ac motors up to 750w imports (HS 8501.51): 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 8501.51: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output not exceeding 750W.
Common questions
What is the value of three-phase ac motors up to 750w imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported three-phase ac motors up to 750w worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 949 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply three-phase ac motors up to 750w to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (32%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of three-phase ac motors up to 750w per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.96 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $15.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of three-phase ac motors up to 750w to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $23.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export three-phase ac motors up to 750w?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for three-phase ac motors up to 750w?
The HS code for three-phase ac motors up to 750w is subheading 8501.51. 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 8501 page.
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