Heating appliance parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported heating appliance parts worth $18.0 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 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 | $18.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 4.7K t |
Where South Africa imports heating appliance parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.9M | 82% |
| Turkey | $896K | 5% |
| Italy | $694K | 3.8% |
| Slovenia | $270K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $176K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $154K | 0.9% |
| Hungary | $152K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $135K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $134K | 0.7% |
| India | $129K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, 77% below the world average of $10.72, 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.
Heating appliance parts exports from South Africa
Exports of heating appliance parts by South Africa reached $3.5 million in 2024 (456 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (41%), Botswana (14%), Eswatini (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.4M | 41% |
| Botswana | $477K | 14% |
| Eswatini | $238K | 6.7% |
| Mozambique | $230K | 6.5% |
| Zambia | $205K | 5.8% |
| Lesotho | $150K | 4.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $128K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $104K | 3% |
| DR Congo | $103K | 2.9% |
| Mauritius | $79K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa heating appliance parts imports (HS 8516.90): 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 8516.90: Electro-thermic appliances: parts, of heating resistors, of water, space and soil heaters, hair-dressing apparatus, hand dryers, smoothing irons and other domestic appliances of heading no. 8516.
Common questions
What is the value of heating appliance parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported heating appliance parts worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply heating appliance parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of heating appliance parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $10.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heating appliance parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export heating appliance parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heating appliance parts?
The HS code for heating appliance parts is subheading 8516.90. 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 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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