South Africa: Market for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA in South Africa

In 2022, the South African market for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA decreased by -2.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from X kVA - X kVA in South Africa

In value terms, production of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA exported from South Africa soared to X units, with an increase of 1,048% compared with 2021. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 10,369%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Zambia (X units) and Lesotho (X units) were the main destinations of exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA from South Africa, together accounting for 60% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of +38.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the key foreign market for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA exports from South Africa, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Namibia stood at +9.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (+9.1% per year) and Lesotho (+15.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -73.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 14,086% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Suriname (+7,232.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA were imported into South Africa; with an increase of 171% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12,497%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X units) constituted the largest electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), ninefold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.4% per year) and Poland (+10.5% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA to South Africa, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India totaled +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.9% per year) and Poland (+9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA amounted to $X per unit, growing by 183% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 5,873% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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