Wind powered generator sets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $426.4 million of wind powered generator sets in 2024 (29.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 166 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 108% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $426.4M | 29.9K t |
| 2023 | $204.9M | 21.2K t |
| 2022 | $413K | 38 t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $325.0M | 35.6K t |
| 2019 | $309.7M | 34.2K t |
| 2018 | $106K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $97.0M | 9.2K t |
Where South Africa imports wind powered generator sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $375.7M | 88% |
| United States | $33.4M | 7.8% |
| India | $9.1M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 0.4% |
| Norway | $1.5M | 0.3% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $533K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $456K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $212K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.25 per kg, 45% above the world average of $9.86. 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.
Wind powered generator sets exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported wind powered generator sets worth $445 thousand (380 tonnes). Madagascar alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iceland grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $302K | 68% |
| United States | $41K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 6.3% |
| Iceland | $23K | 5.2% |
| France | $16K | 3.5% |
| Zambia | $14K | 3.2% |
| India | $6K | 1.4% |
| Eswatini | $4K | 0.8% |
| Chile | $3K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wind powered generator sets imports (HS 8502.31): 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 8502.31: Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines).
Common questions
What is the value of wind powered generator sets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wind powered generator sets worth $426.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 166 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 108% on 2023.
Which countries supply wind powered generator sets to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($375.7 million), followed by the United States (8%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of wind powered generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.25 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $9.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wind powered generator sets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.0 million in 2017 to $426.4 million in 2024, an increase of 339%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $172.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export wind powered generator sets?
Yes. South Africa exported $445 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Madagascar, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $425.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wind powered generator sets?
The HS code for wind powered generator sets is subheading 8502.31. 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 8502 page.
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