Non-electric water heaters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.8 million of non-electric water heaters in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 73% 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 | $4.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 408 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 473 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 590 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 799 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 608 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 654 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 657 t |
Where South Africa imports non-electric water heaters from
Germany alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 50% |
| China | $1.6M | 33% |
| Israel | $165K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $155K | 3.2% |
| United States | $101K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $47K | 1% |
| Canada | $42K | 0.9% |
| France | $33K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $32K | 0.7% |
| India | $31K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, 72% below the world average of $7.21, 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.
Non-electric water heaters exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.3 million of non-electric water heaters in 2024 (538 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (17%), Lesotho (12%), Mozambique (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+642% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $573K | 18% |
| Lesotho | $404K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $346K | 11% |
| Namibia | $264K | 8.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $220K | 6.7% |
| Botswana | $207K | 6.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $194K | 5.9% |
| Zambia | $193K | 5.9% |
| Mexico | $185K | 5.6% |
| Mali | $134K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa non-electric water heaters imports (HS 8419.19): 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 8419.19: Heaters: instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, other than instantaneous gas water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of non-electric water heaters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported non-electric water heaters worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-electric water heaters to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (33%) and Israel (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $7.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-electric water heaters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export non-electric water heaters?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Lesotho and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-electric water heaters?
The HS code for non-electric water heaters is subheading 8419.19. 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 8419 page.
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