Electric shaver imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported electric shaver worth $16.0 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.2 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 | $16.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 296 t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 304 t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 451 t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 288 t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 416 t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 340 t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 403 t |
Where South Africa imports electric shaver from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.0M | 75% |
| United States | $1.7M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $901K | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $371K | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $200K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $182K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $120K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $97K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $73K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $67K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8510
| 8510.20 | Hair clippers: with a self-contained electric motor | 71% |
| 8510.10 | Shavers: with self-contained electric motor | 16% |
| 8510.30 | Hair-removing appliances: with self-contained electric motor | 7.9% |
| 8510.90 | Shavers and hair clippers: parts of those with self-contained electric motor | 5.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8510.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, 78% below the world average of $41.29, 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 shaver exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported electric shaver worth $2.3 million (71 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (32%), United States (23%), Botswana (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $748K | 32% |
| United States | $531K | 23% |
| Botswana | $377K | 16% |
| Eswatini | $249K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $188K | 8.1% |
| Zambia | $55K | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $50K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $34K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $22K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8510: Shavers, hair clippers and hair removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric shaver imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electric shaver worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric shaver to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 986% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric shaver per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $41.29 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 electric shaver to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $21.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export electric shaver?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the United States and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric shaver?
The HS code for electric shaver is heading 8510. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8510.20 (71% of the value) and 8510.10 (16%). 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 8510 page.
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