{"id":1364,"date":"2026-08-25T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mordio.com\/?p=1364"},"modified":"2026-07-17T09:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:22:09","slug":"south-american-electrical-market-standards-voltage-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mordio.com\/fr\/south-american-electrical-market-standards-voltage-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Le march\u00e9 \u00e9lectrique sud-am\u00e9ricain : normes, tension et opportunit\u00e9s pour les importateurs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction : pourquoi l'Am\u00e9rique du Sud est importante pour les importateurs de mat\u00e9riel \u00e9lectrique<\/h2>\n

South America represents a dynamic and growing market for electrical products, driven by urbanization, infrastructure development, and a rising middle class. For importers of wall switches and sockets, understanding the region’s diverse electrical standards is critical to successful market entry. Unlike the harmonized standards of the European Union or the relatively uniform North American market, South America is a patchwork of national norms, voltages, and certification requirements. This article provides an overview of the key markets\u2014Brazil, Argentina, and Chile\u2014focusing on their plug\/socket standards, voltage, and certification processes. By grasping these South American electrical standards, importers can avoid costly compliance errors and position their products effectively.<\/p>\n

Br\u00e9sil : le plus grand march\u00e9 et ses normes NBR<\/h2>\n

Le Br\u00e9sil est la puissance \u00e9conomique de l'Am\u00e9rique du Sud, et son march\u00e9 \u00e9lectrique est en cons\u00e9quence vaste et r\u00e9glement\u00e9. Le pays utilise un syst\u00e8me de prise et de fiche unique d\u00e9fini par l'Association br\u00e9silienne de normes techniques (ABNT) sous la norme NBR 14136. Cette norme a introduit une conception universelle \u00e0 deux broches (avec mise \u00e0 la terre optionnelle) qui a remplac\u00e9 les anciens types incompatibles. La tension au Br\u00e9sil est mixte : la plupart des \u00c9tats utilisent 127 V (par exemple, Rio de Janeiro, S\u00e3o Paulo), tandis que d'autres utilisent 220 V (par exemple, Bras\u00edlia, Belo Horizonte). La fr\u00e9quence est de 60 Hz dans tout le pays.<\/p>\n

Argentine : normes IRAM et nuances du march\u00e9<\/h2>\n

Chili : certification SEC et demande croissante<\/h2>\n

Variations de tension et de fr\u00e9quence \u00e0 travers le continent<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest challenges for importers is the voltage and frequency variation across South America. While most countries use 220 V (e.g., Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia), Brazil and some others use 127 V in many regions. Frequency is either 50 Hz (most of the continent) or 60 Hz (Brazil, Guyana, Suriname). This means that products designed for a single voltage may not be suitable across all markets. Multivoltage products (e.g., 100-240 V) are advantageous but may still require different plugs. Importers must carefully specify the voltage rating for each target market and ensure that internal components, such as switches and sockets, are rated accordingly. Mordio’s products are engineered for global compatibility; contact us to discuss customization options.<\/p>\n

Certification et conformit\u00e9 : une approche \u00e9tape par \u00e9tape<\/h2>\n

Naviguer dans la certification en Am\u00e9rique du Sud n\u00e9cessite une approche syst\u00e9matique. Voici les \u00e9tapes cl\u00e9s que les importateurs devraient consid\u00e9rer :<\/p>\n