Domestic appliance parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $9.5 million of domestic appliance parts in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 64% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.7 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 | $9.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 2.0K t |
Where South Africa imports domestic appliance parts from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 52% |
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 17% |
| Turkey | $728K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $533K | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $486K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $320K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $270K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $130K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $90K | 0.9% |
| France | $67K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 36% below the world average of $4.28, 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.
Domestic appliance parts exports from South Africa
Exports of domestic appliance parts by South Africa reached $2.4 million in 2024 (468 tonnes). Most of it went to Australia (25%), Botswana (16%), Namibia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+303% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $600K | 25% |
| Botswana | $375K | 16% |
| Namibia | $366K | 15% |
| Zambia | $180K | 7.6% |
| Lesotho | $169K | 7.1% |
| Eswatini | $150K | 6.3% |
| Angola | $139K | 5.8% |
| New Zealand | $94K | 3.9% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 1.7% |
| Malawi | $38K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa domestic appliance parts imports (HS 7321.90): 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 7321.90: Domestic appliances: non-electric, parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of domestic appliance parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported domestic appliance parts worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply domestic appliance parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Bulgaria (17%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of domestic appliance parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $4.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of domestic appliance parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export domestic appliance parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for domestic appliance parts?
The HS code for domestic appliance parts is subheading 7321.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7321 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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