Small electric fans imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $26.0 million of small electric fans in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). That is 70% 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 | $26.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa imports small electric fans from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.6M | 91% |
| Spain | $550K | 2.1% |
| India | $355K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $350K | 1.4% |
| Ukraine | $210K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $202K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $83K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $82K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $75K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 56% below the world average of $7.08, 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.
Small electric fans exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported small electric fans worth $2.5 million (325 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (18%), Botswana (18%), Zambia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $462K | 18% |
| Botswana | $456K | 18% |
| Zambia | $340K | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $175K | 7% |
| DR Congo | $170K | 6.8% |
| Mozambique | $137K | 5.5% |
| Eswatini | $122K | 4.9% |
| Malawi | $120K | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $105K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $59K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa small electric fans imports (HS 8414.51): 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 8414.51: Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125W.
Common questions
What is the value of small electric fans imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported small electric fans worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply small electric fans to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($23.6 million), followed by Spain (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of small electric fans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $7.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small electric fans to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export small electric fans?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for small electric fans?
The HS code for small electric fans is subheading 8414.51. 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 8414 page.
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