Household refrigerators (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported household refrigerators (other) worth $22.3 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $25.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 2.9K t |
Where South Africa exports household refrigerators (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Namibia (19%), Botswana (15%), Tanzania (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $4.2M | 19% |
| Botswana | $3.3M | 15% |
| Tanzania | $3.0M | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.7M | 12% |
| Lesotho | $2.5M | 11% |
| Zambia | $1.7M | 7.7% |
| Mozambique | $1.6M | 7.3% |
| Malawi | $770K | 3.5% |
| Eswatini | $655K | 2.9% |
| Angola | $358K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.36 per kg, close to the world average of $5.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household refrigerators (other) imports to South Africa
Imports of household refrigerators (other) by South Africa reached $1.4 million in 2024 (119 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $711K | 51% |
| Austria | $447K | 32% |
| Germany | $125K | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $66K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 1.2% |
| Lesotho | $10K | 0.7% |
| United States | $9K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa household refrigerators (other) exports (HS 8418.29): 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 8418.29: Refrigerators: household, electric or not, other than compression-type.
Common questions
What is the value of household refrigerators (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported household refrigerators (other) worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 159 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy household refrigerators (other) from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Botswana (15%) and Tanzania (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average export price of household refrigerators (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.36 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $5.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of household refrigerators (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import household refrigerators (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Austria and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for household refrigerators (other)?
The HS code for household refrigerators (other) is subheading 8418.29. 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 8418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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