Electric shavers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported electric shavers worth $2.6 million (154 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.5 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 | $2.6M | 154 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 52 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 45 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 43 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 50 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 39 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 60 t |
Where South Africa imports electric shavers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 60% |
| Indonesia | $737K | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $72K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $67K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $37K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $35K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.97 per kg, 70% below the world average of $56.50, 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 shavers exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $843 thousand of electric shavers in 2024 (12 tonnes). United States alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $526K | 62% |
| Namibia | $179K | 21% |
| Botswana | $47K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 2.9% |
| Eswatini | $21K | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $19K | 2.2% |
| Lesotho | $10K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $7K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa electric shavers imports (HS 8510.10): 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 8510.10: Shavers: with self-contained electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric shavers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electric shavers worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric shavers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Indonesia (28%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric shavers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.97 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $56.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric shavers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export electric shavers?
Yes. South Africa exported $843 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric shavers?
The HS code for electric shavers is subheading 8510.10. 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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