Industrial laundry machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported industrial laundry machinery parts worth $4.2 million (152 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 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 | $4.2M | 152 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 186 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 89 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 146 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 153 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 121 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 138 t |
Where South Africa imports industrial laundry machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Spain (17%), China (12%), Australia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+447% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $723K | 17% |
| China | $508K | 12% |
| Australia | $505K | 12% |
| France | $491K | 12% |
| United States | $405K | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $404K | 9.7% |
| Italy | $292K | 7% |
| Germany | $271K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $145K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $139K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.47 per kg, 71% above the world average of $16.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial laundry machinery parts exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported industrial laundry machinery parts worth $616 thousand (54 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (17%), Botswana (13%), Namibia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $103K | 17% |
| Botswana | $78K | 13% |
| Namibia | $60K | 9.8% |
| Lesotho | $48K | 7.8% |
| United States | $42K | 6.8% |
| Mauritius | $41K | 6.7% |
| Rwanda | $36K | 5.9% |
| Zambia | $35K | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $29K | 4.7% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa industrial laundry machinery parts imports (HS 8451.90): 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 8451.90: Machinery: parts, of the machinery of heading no. 8451.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial laundry machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported industrial laundry machinery parts worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial laundry machinery parts to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($723 thousand), followed by China (12%) and Australia (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial laundry machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.47 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $16.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial laundry machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export industrial laundry machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $616 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial laundry machinery parts?
The HS code for industrial laundry machinery parts is subheading 8451.90. 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 8451 page.
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