Vehicle wiring sets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported vehicle wiring sets worth $146.2 million (13.5 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 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 | $146.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $172.0M | 22.6K t |
| 2022 | $174.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $137.8M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $104.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $156.4M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $164.4M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $155.5M | 15.5K t |
Where South Africa imports vehicle wiring sets from
Botswana alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $101.7M | 70% |
| Thailand | $15.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 4.5% |
| China | $5.5M | 3.8% |
| United States | $3.6M | 2.4% |
| Romania | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 0.9% |
| India | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $755K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.81 per kg, 59% below the world average of $26.32, 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.
Vehicle wiring sets exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $12.5 million of vehicle wiring sets in 2024 (378 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (12%), Germany (10%), Botswana (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 10% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 8.9% |
| Morocco | $1.0M | 8.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.0M | 8% |
| Zambia | $882K | 7% |
| Namibia | $827K | 6.6% |
| Australia | $603K | 4.8% |
| United States | $548K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $429K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vehicle wiring sets imports (HS 8544.30): 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 8544.30: Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle wiring sets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vehicle wiring sets worth $146.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle wiring sets to South Africa?
Botswana was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($101.7 million), followed by Thailand (11%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle wiring sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.81 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $26.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle wiring sets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $155.5 million in 2017 to $146.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $174.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $151.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export vehicle wiring sets?
Yes. South Africa exported $12.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Germany and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $133.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle wiring sets?
The HS code for vehicle wiring sets is subheading 8544.30. 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 8544 page.
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