Refrigeration furniture and housings exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of refrigeration furniture and housings by South Africa reached $2.9 million in 2024 (607 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 34% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.5 million.
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 | $2.9M | 607 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 444 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 749 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 666 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 427 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 592 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 757 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 698 t |
Where South Africa exports refrigeration furniture and housings to
The largest buyer markets were Botswana (17%), Zambia (12%), Namibia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $499K | 17% |
| Zambia | $336K | 12% |
| Namibia | $286K | 10% |
| Lesotho | $265K | 9.3% |
| Mozambique | $243K | 8.5% |
| DR Congo | $241K | 8.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $238K | 8.3% |
| Eswatini | $177K | 6.2% |
| Angola | $167K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $118K | 4.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.72 per kg, 42% below the world average of $8.17, 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.
Refrigeration furniture and housings imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported refrigeration furniture and housings worth $1.5 million (428 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 69% |
| Thailand | $271K | 18% |
| Italy | $67K | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $39K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 0.5% |
| France | $5K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa refrigeration furniture and housings exports (HS 8418.91): 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 8418.91: Refrigerating or freezing equipment: parts, furniture designed to receive refrigerating or freezing equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration furniture and housings exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported refrigeration furniture and housings worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 607 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 102 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy refrigeration furniture and housings from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($498 thousand), followed by Zambia (12%) and Namibia (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 970% on the year.
What is the average export price of refrigeration furniture and housings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.72 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of refrigeration furniture and housings from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import refrigeration furniture and housings?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Thailand and Italy. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration furniture and housings?
The HS code for refrigeration furniture and housings is subheading 8418.91. 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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