Thyristors and triacs imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.2 million of thyristors and triacs in 2024 (13 tonnes). That is 59% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.4 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 | $3.2M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 10 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 13 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 29 t |
Where South Africa imports thyristors and triacs from
Most of the value came from United States (25%), China (23%), Finland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+992% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $795K | 25% |
| China | $721K | 23% |
| Finland | $409K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $218K | 6.9% |
| Canada | $181K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $166K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $149K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $104K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $75K | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $59K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $247.73 per kg, 156% above the world average of $96.91. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thyristors and triacs exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $686 thousand of thyristors and triacs in 2024 (7 tonnes). Most of it went to Switzerland (21%), Botswana (14%), DR Congo (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $144K | 21% |
| Botswana | $93K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $81K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $80K | 12% |
| Eswatini | $52K | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $38K | 5.6% |
| United States | $34K | 4.9% |
| Namibia | $28K | 4.1% |
| Malawi | $19K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $15K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa thyristors and triacs imports (HS 8541.30): 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 8541.30: Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices.
Common questions
What is the value of thyristors and triacs imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported thyristors and triacs worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply thyristors and triacs to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($794 thousand), followed by China (23%) and Finland (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 992% on the year.
What is the average import price of thyristors and triacs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $247.73 per kg in 2024, 156% above the world average of $96.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thyristors and triacs to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export thyristors and triacs?
Yes. South Africa exported $686 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Botswana and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for thyristors and triacs?
The HS code for thyristors and triacs is subheading 8541.30. 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 8541 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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