Dishwasher imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dishwasher by South Africa reached $244.3 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $244.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $244.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $226.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $217.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $211.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $289.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $237.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $233.3M | 7.6K t |
Where South Africa imports dishwasher from
The largest suppliers were Italy (22%), Germany (20%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $52.8M | 22% |
| Germany | $47.6M | 20% |
| China | $34.4M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $17.6M | 7.2% |
| Switzerland | $11.2M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $11.1M | 4.5% |
| United States | $9.1M | 3.7% |
| France | $8.9M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $6.8M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8422
| 8422.40 | Machinery: for packing or wrapping | 31% |
| 8422.30 | Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages | 29% |
| 8422.90 | Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422 | 26% |
| 8422.11 | Dish washing machines: of the household type | 7.1% |
| 8422.20 | Machinery: for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers | 4.9% |
| 8422.19 | Dish washing machines: of other than household type | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8422.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.72 per kg, 36% above the world average of $21.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dishwasher exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported dishwasher worth $49.6 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (21%), Zambia (16%), United States (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $10.6M | 21% |
| Zambia | $7.9M | 16% |
| United States | $3.7M | 7.5% |
| Mozambique | $3.6M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 6.1% |
| Botswana | $2.4M | 4.9% |
| Namibia | $2.3M | 4.6% |
| Tanzania | $2.1M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| Eswatini | $1.1M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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: Dish washing machines; machinery for cleaning, drying, filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, boxes, bags, etc, machinery for aerating beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of dishwasher imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dishwasher worth $244.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply dishwasher to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($52.8 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 91 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of dishwasher per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.72 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $21.12 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of dishwasher to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $233.3 million in 2017 to $244.3 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $289.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export dishwasher?
Yes. South Africa exported $49.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $194.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dishwasher?
The HS code for dishwasher is heading 8422. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8422.40 (31% of the value) and 8422.30 (29%). 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.
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