Industrial washer imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported industrial washer worth $30.3 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 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 | $30.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $29.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $33.4M | 2.5K t |
Where South Africa imports industrial washer from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Turkey (12%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 24% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 12% |
| United States | $2.9M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 9.3% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| France | $982K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 8451
| 8451.21 | Drying machines: of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg | 34% |
| 8451.29 | Drying machines: of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg | 16% |
| 8451.90 | Machinery: parts, of the machinery of heading no. 8451 | 14% |
| 8451.50 | Machines: for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics | 13% |
| 8451.80 | Machinery: for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles: for applying paste to base… | 9.1% |
| 8451.30 | Ironing machines and presses (including fusing presses) | 7.4% |
| 8451.40 | Machines: for washing, bleaching or dyeing | 5.8% |
| 8451.10 | Dry-cleaning machines | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8451.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.44 per kg, close to the world average of $10.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial washer exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported industrial washer worth $5.2 million (431 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (22%), Zambia (11%), Zimbabwe (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.1M | 22% |
| Zambia | $575K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $567K | 11% |
| Namibia | $451K | 8.6% |
| Mozambique | $312K | 5.9% |
| Eswatini | $249K | 4.8% |
| Malawi | $241K | 4.6% |
| Lesotho | $240K | 4.6% |
| Mauritius | $218K | 4.2% |
| Nigeria | $148K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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: Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial washer imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported industrial washer worth $30.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial washer to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial washer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.44 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of industrial washer to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.4 million in 2017 to $30.3 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $33.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export industrial washer?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $25.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial washer?
The HS code for industrial washer is heading 8451. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8451.21 (34% of the value) and 8451.29 (16%). 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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