Gas heaters non-electric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.7 million of gas heaters non-electric in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.3 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 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 890 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 933 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 889 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 854 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 936 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 700 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 622 t |
Where South Africa imports gas heaters non-electric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, 43% below the world average of $6.50, 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.
Gas heaters non-electric exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported gas heaters non-electric worth $1.7 million (226 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (28%), Lesotho (19%), Namibia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $468K | 28% |
| Lesotho | $325K | 19% |
| Namibia | $190K | 11% |
| Zambia | $173K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $123K | 7.4% |
| Mauritius | $101K | 6.1% |
| Eswatini | $83K | 4.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $53K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $42K | 2.5% |
| DR Congo | $40K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa gas heaters non-electric imports (HS 7321.81): 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 7321.81: Domestic appliances: non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas heaters non-electric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported gas heaters non-electric worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas heaters non-electric to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas heaters non-electric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $6.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas heaters non-electric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export gas heaters non-electric?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas heaters non-electric?
The HS code for gas heaters non-electric is subheading 7321.81. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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