Air conditioning parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $64.8 million of air conditioning parts in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $85.8 million.
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 | $64.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $67.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $70.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $64.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $47.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $75.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $85.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $76.6M | 6.6K t |
Where South Africa imports air conditioning parts from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), South Korea (13%), Czech Republic (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.3M | 28% |
| South Korea | $8.4M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $7.9M | 12% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 9.5% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 5.4% |
| United States | $2.9M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.74 per kg, close to the world average of $10.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air conditioning parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $28.4 million of air conditioning parts in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (47%), Botswana (8%), Namibia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.3M | 47% |
| Botswana | $2.3M | 8.1% |
| Namibia | $2.0M | 7% |
| Mozambique | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Zambia | $952K | 3.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $807K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $598K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $531K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $501K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa air conditioning parts imports (HS 8415.90): 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 8415.90: Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioning parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported air conditioning parts worth $64.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioning parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and the Czech Republic (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioning parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air conditioning parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.6 million in 2017 to $64.8 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $85.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export air conditioning parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $28.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $36.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioning parts?
The HS code for air conditioning parts is subheading 8415.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8415 page.
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