Coffee and tea makers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coffee and tea makers by South Africa reached $15.9 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 619 t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 777 t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 645 t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 513 t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 726 t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 647 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 720 t |
Where South Africa imports coffee and tea makers from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Italy (26%), Hungary (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 27% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 26% |
| Hungary | $2.7M | 17% |
| Slovenia | $1.2M | 7.8% |
| Romania | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| Ukraine | $969K | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $561K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $460K | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $153K | 1% |
| Spain | $105K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.49 per kg, 39% below the world average of $20.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coffee and tea makers exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported coffee and tea makers worth $2.7 million (118 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (38%), Botswana (26%), Zambia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.0M | 38% |
| Botswana | $690K | 26% |
| Zambia | $192K | 7.1% |
| Mozambique | $111K | 4.1% |
| Eswatini | $96K | 3.6% |
| DR Congo | $68K | 2.5% |
| Tanzania | $60K | 2.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $54K | 2% |
| Mauritius | $41K | 1.5% |
| Lesotho | $40K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa coffee and tea makers imports (HS 8516.71): 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 8516.71: Electro-thermic appliances: coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee and tea makers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported coffee and tea makers worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply coffee and tea makers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Italy (26%) and Hungary (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of coffee and tea makers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.49 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $20.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coffee and tea makers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export coffee and tea makers?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee and tea makers?
The HS code for coffee and tea makers is subheading 8516.71. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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