Electric kitchen appliances imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric kitchen appliances by South Africa reached $14.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more than in 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 | $14.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 384 t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 426 t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 526 t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 538 t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 500 t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 451 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 482 t |
Where South Africa imports electric kitchen appliances from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 54% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 18% |
| Hungary | $2.1M | 15% |
| France | $633K | 4.4% |
| United States | $412K | 2.9% |
| Romania | $367K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $97K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $77K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $68K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $55K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.21 per kg, 46% below the world average of $20.72, 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.
Electric kitchen appliances exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported electric kitchen appliances worth $1.3 million (71 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (43%), Botswana (10%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $560K | 43% |
| Botswana | $135K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 6.5% |
| Eswatini | $82K | 6.2% |
| China | $63K | 4.8% |
| Zambia | $52K | 4% |
| Zimbabwe | $51K | 3.9% |
| Mozambique | $43K | 3.3% |
| Lesotho | $42K | 3.2% |
| DR Congo | $27K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa electric kitchen appliances imports (HS 8509.80): 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 8509.80: Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509.
Common questions
What is the value of electric kitchen appliances imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electric kitchen appliances worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric kitchen appliances to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Hungary (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric kitchen appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.21 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $20.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric kitchen appliances to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export electric kitchen appliances?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric kitchen appliances?
The HS code for electric kitchen appliances is subheading 8509.80. 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 8509 page.
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