Commercial dishwashers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported commercial dishwashers worth $3.3 million (146 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.5 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 | $3.3M | 147 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 136 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 130 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 90 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 85 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 186 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 135 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 171 t |
Where South Africa imports commercial dishwashers from
The largest suppliers were Italy (49%), Germany (21%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 49% |
| Germany | $682K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $355K | 11% |
| China | $183K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $132K | 4% |
| Turkey | $120K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $80K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $48K | 1.4% |
| United States | $21K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $19K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.68 per kg, close to the world average of $25.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Commercial dishwashers exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported commercial dishwashers worth $1.2 million (49 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (18%), Netherlands (14%), Botswana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $221K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $169K | 14% |
| Botswana | $118K | 9.8% |
| Mozambique | $115K | 9.5% |
| Zambia | $102K | 8.4% |
| Mauritius | $95K | 7.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $82K | 6.7% |
| Eswatini | $68K | 5.6% |
| Gabon | $39K | 3.2% |
| Angola | $39K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa commercial dishwashers imports (HS 8422.19): 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 8422.19: Dish washing machines: of other than household type.
Common questions
What is the value of commercial dishwashers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported commercial dishwashers worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply commercial dishwashers to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of commercial dishwashers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.68 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $25.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of commercial dishwashers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2019 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export commercial dishwashers?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the Netherlands and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for commercial dishwashers?
The HS code for commercial dishwashers is subheading 8422.19. 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 8422 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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