Evaporative air coolers exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of evaporative air coolers by South Africa reached $8.6 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 600% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 359 t |
| 2021 | $866K | 93 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 108 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 114 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 84 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 80 t |
Where South Africa exports evaporative air coolers to
DR Congo alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $6.7M | 78% |
| Namibia | $704K | 8.2% |
| Botswana | $470K | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $307K | 3.6% |
| Zambia | $108K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $96K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $40K | 0.5% |
| Lesotho | $40K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $38K | 0.4% |
| Eswatini | $33K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.33 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Evaporative air coolers imports to South Africa
Imports of evaporative air coolers by South Africa reached $4.5 million in 2024 (783 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 67% |
| Australia | $873K | 20% |
| India | $207K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $122K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $70K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $34K | 0.8% |
| United States | $32K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $19K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $15K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa evaporative air coolers exports (HS 8479.60): 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 8479.60: Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative air coolers exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported evaporative air coolers worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 122 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 600% on 2023.
Which countries buy evaporative air coolers from South Africa?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Namibia (8%) and Botswana (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 720% on the year.
What is the average export price of evaporative air coolers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.33 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $7.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of evaporative air coolers from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 664%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import evaporative air coolers?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Australia and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporative air coolers?
The HS code for evaporative air coolers is subheading 8479.60. 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 8479 page.
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