UV and IR lamps imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uv and ir lamps by South Africa reached $3.6 million in 2024 (214 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 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 | $3.6M | 214 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 314 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 211 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 142 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 103 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 321 t |
Where South Africa imports uv and ir lamps from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Germany (26%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 34% |
| Germany | $957K | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $336K | 9.2% |
| Poland | $295K | 8.1% |
| France | $222K | 6.1% |
| United States | $199K | 5.5% |
| Japan | $103K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $75K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $45K | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $25K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.99 per kg, 53% below the world average of $35.98, 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.
UV and IR lamps exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported uv and ir lamps worth $1.2 million (57 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (32%), Burkina Faso (17%), Zimbabwe (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $402K | 32% |
| Burkina Faso | $215K | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $117K | 9.4% |
| Mozambique | $100K | 8.1% |
| Botswana | $86K | 6.9% |
| Zambia | $37K | 3% |
| Malawi | $30K | 2.4% |
| Ghana | $28K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $23K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $22K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa uv and ir lamps imports (HS 8539.49): 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 8539.49: Lamps: ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps).
Common questions
What is the value of uv and ir lamps imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported uv and ir lamps worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 214 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply uv and ir lamps to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (26%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of uv and ir lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.99 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $35.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of uv and ir lamps to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export uv and ir lamps?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for uv and ir lamps?
The HS code for uv and ir lamps is subheading 8539.49. 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 8539 page.
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