Find reliable suppliers in China for your business in South Africa
Load-shedding made solar and backup power one of the busiest import categories in South Africa, and quality varies wildly. We check suppliers and products before anything ships.
- Main ports
- Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
- Air cargo
- Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
- Sea transit
- 20 to 28 days to Durban
- Currency
- ZAR
- Customs
- SARS
- Product rules to check
- NRCS letter of authority for electrical products, SABS
What businesses in South Africa buy with us
- Solar and backup power products
- Mining and industrial parts
- Hardware and tools
- Retail goods
- Auto parts
How it works
Begin with a sourcing report. Add negotiation, inspection and shipping when you need them.
Describe your product
Share a photo, a link or specifications. A single product is accepted.
Receive your sourcing report
Within 5 to 10 days: vetted suppliers with prices, minimum orders, lead times and sample options.
Choose the next step
Order directly, or have us negotiate, inspect and coordinate shipping to you in South Africa.
Typical project timeline to South Africa
- Your requestDay 1
- Sourcing report5 to 10 days
- SamplesOften 1 to 3 weeks
- ProductionOften 2 to 6 weeks
- Inspection1 to 2 days
- Shipping to South Africa20 to 28 days to Durban
Typical durations only. Actual timing depends on the product, the supplier, the season and customs.
Good to know before importing into South Africa
NRCS approval for electrical
Many electrical products need an NRCS Letter of Authority before they can be sold.
Durban is the busiest port
Most containers land at Durban and travel to Johannesburg by road or rail.
Import permits
Some goods need an ITAC import permit. We check your product first.
Questions from South Africa
Can you check solar product quality?
Yes. We can arrange inspections and request test reports.
Do you ship to Johannesburg?
Yes, through Durban.
How much does a sourcing report cost?
A flat research fee covers one product, and each additional product is quoted as an add-on. The exact amount is confirmed before we begin.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can start with a single product in any quantity. The research fee remains the same.
Request a quote
Describe the product you need. Within 48 hours, we reply with the next steps and a quote for your sourcing report.
No obligation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Prefer email? Write to sales@klmsourcing.com