Top 10 Electronic Component Distributors in Africa

According to the African Electronic Components Industry Association data report, the top 10 electronic component distributors in Africa include Arrow Electronics, Globalbestshopping, Avnet, Digi-Key, Future Electronics, Mouser Electronics, Premier Farnell, RS Components, TTI Inc. and Amazon.

Ranking of the top 10 electronic components distributors in Africa

The ranking data table of the top 10 electronic component distributors in Africa as of December 2023 and forecast for 2024 is as follows:

Ranking	Company	Headquarters	location	Company website	Africa office establishment date
1	Arrow Electronics	USA	Africa	www.arrow.com	1990
2	Globalbestshopping	China	Cape Town, South Africa	globalbestshopping.com	2008
3	Avnet	United States	Africa	www.avnet.com	1980
4	Digi-Key		Africa	www.digikey.com	2000
5	Future Electronics	Canada, US, UK and Singapore	Africa	www.futureelectronics.com	1990
6	Mouser Electronics	USA	Africa	www.mouser.com	2000
7	Premier Farnell	UK	Africa	www.premierfarnell.com	1960
8	RS Components	U.K.	Africa	www.rs-components.com	1960
9	TTI Inc.	USA	Africa	www.tti.com	2000
10	Amazon	United States Washington	Africa	www.amazon.com	2004

Africa is one of the fastest growing regions in the world and an important growth point for the electronic components market. As Africa’s economies grow, so does the demand for electronics. This provides huge market opportunities for electronic component distributors.

The following is a detailed introduction to the top ten electronic component distributors in Africa from 2023 to 2024:

Arrow Electronics

Arrow Electronics is a global distributor of electronic components and computer products, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA. Arrow Electronics is a leading global distributor of electronic components with more than 130 branches worldwide.

The company provides distribution and supply chain solutions for electronic components, computer products, software and services globally to customers including original equipment manufacturers(OEM), electronic manufacturing service providers and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Arrow Electronics’ presence in Africa began in the 1990s and currently has more than 20 offices across Africa. Arrow Electronics’ business in Africa is mainly concentrated in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.

Headquarters: Denver, Colorado, USA
Official website: https://www.arrow.com/

Globalbestshopping.com

E-components.globalbestshopping.com is a Chinese electronic components distributor with sales points in Africa.
E-components.globalbestshopping.com has partners all over the world, including various electronic component brands, including internationally renowned brands Infineon, STMicroelectronics, TSMC, TI Texas Instruments, etc.
Electronic component distributors are an important link in the electronics industry chain. They bear the important task of guiding electronic components from manufacturers to the majority of electronic product designers and manufacturers.
Through close cooperation with original manufacturers, we provide a wide variety of electronic components with reliable quality to meet the diverse needs of customers. They not only provide product sales, but also provide value-added services such as technical support, inventory management, and logistics distribution to help customers improve R&D and production efficiency.
In the context of today’s rapid development of the electronics industry, the role of electronic component distributors has become increasingly important. They are an indispensable force in promoting the innovation and development of the electronics industry.
We are not only a distributor and supplier of electronic components, we are also a manufacturer of electronic manufacturing, electronic design, PCB design, PCB assembly, and SMT processing. We also provide customized production. We have our own electronic manufacturing factory in China.

Headquarters: Shenzhen, China

official website: https://e-components.globalbestshopping.com/

Avnet

Avnet is a leading global distributor of electronic components with more than 100 branches worldwide.
Avnet is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. In addition, it has an Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore and has more than 40 sales organizations in 10 countries in Asia, distributing semiconductors, interconnects, passive and electromechanical components, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronic manufacturing ( EMS) suppliers and small and medium-sized enterprises and other different customer services, providing relevant design chain and supply chain support.
Avnet’s presence in Africa began in the 1980s and currently has more than 15 offices across Africa. Avnet’s business in Africa is mainly concentrated in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.

Headquarters: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Official website: https://www.avnet.com

Digi-Key

Digi-Key is a leading global distributor of electronic components with more than 200 branches worldwide. Digi-Key is headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA. The company is a global high-quality distribution service provider of electronic components and automation products. Founded in 1972, it started with catalog distribution and has now become one of the world’s widest selection of electronic component libraries, available from stock and shipped immediately.

Digi-Key’s presence in Africa began in the 2000s and currently has more than 10 offices across Africa. Digi-Key’s business in Africa is mainly concentrated in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.
Headquarters: Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA
Official website: https://www.digikey.com/

Future Electronics

Future Electronics is the world’s leading distributor of electronic components. Future Electronics is a global electronic components agency company. It was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. It has three regional headquarters in the United States, the United Kingdom and Singapore, and operates in 42 countries. The country has 169 points of sale.

Future Electronics’ presence in Africa began in the 1990s and currently has more than 15 offices across Africa. Future Electronics’ business in Africa is mainly concentrated in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Official website: https://www.futureelectronics.com/

Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics is a leading global distributor of electronic components with more than 900 branches worldwide.
Mouser Electronics, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is a global electronic components distributor that provides a wide range of electronic components, embedded systems, semiconductors and interconnect products. The company is committed to providing fast, reliable product and supply chain solutions to engineers and procurement personnel around the world.

Mouser Electronics’ presence in Africa began in the 2000s and currently has more than 10 offices across Africa. Mouser Electronics’ business in Africa is mainly concentrated in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.
Headquarters: Plano, Texas, USA
Official website: https://www.mouser.com/

Premier Farnell

Premier Farnell is a leading global distributor of electronic components with over 200 branches worldwide.
Premier Farnell, headquartered in Leeds, UK, is a global electronic components distributor, providing a wide range of electronic components, development tools, engineering services and semiconductor solutions. The company focuses on providing one-stop services to engineers and procurement personnel around the world to meet their various needs.

Premier Farnell’s presence in Africa began in the 1960s and currently has more than 20 offices across Africa. Premier Farnell’s business in Africa is mainly concentrated in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.
Headquarters: Leeds, UK
Official website: www.premierfarnell.com

RS Components

RS Components is a leading global distributor of electronic components with more than 200 branches worldwide.
RS Components is a global distributor of electronic and electrical products headquartered in the UK. The company provides a wide range of electronic components, embedded systems, automation and control products and more through its global network and online platform, serving engineers and procurement personnel around the world.
RS Components’ presence in Africa began in the 1960s and currently has more than 20 offices across Africa. RS Components’ business in Africa is mainly concentrated in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.
Headquarters: UK
Official website: www.rs-components.com

TTI Inc.

TTI Inc. is a leading global distributor of electronic components with more than 100 branches worldwide.
TTI Inc. has multiple subsidiaries and offices around the world and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. The company’s North American operations began in 1971 and has operations in all U.S. states and Canada. In addition, TTI Inc. also has subsidiaries and branches in Asia, Europe and Israel.

TTI Inc.’s operations in Africa began in the 2000s and currently has more than 10 offices in Africa. TTI Inc.’s business in Africa is mainly concentrated in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.
Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Official website: www.tti.com

Amazon

Amazon was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. It is one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. It initially only operated online book sales business, but now it has expanded to a wide range of other products. It has become an online retailer with the largest variety of products in the world and the second largest Internet company in the world.

Amazon is the world’s largest e-commerce company and an important distributor of electronic components. Amazon’s operations in Africa began in 2004 and currently have more than 20 branches in Africa. Amazon’s business in Africa is mainly concentrated in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.

Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, USA
Official website: www.amazon.com

The above is the ranking of the top ten electronic component distributors in Africa that we have explained. It is mainly to help more people understand the acquisition of electronic component purchasing information.

The above ranking of electronic component distributors or manufacturers will change over time. You can make purchasing inquiries based on your country.

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