Solid fuel cookers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.4 million of solid fuel cookers in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 833 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 942 t |
Where South Africa imports solid fuel cookers from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 63% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 20% |
| Poland | $524K | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 1.2% |
| United States | $51K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $51K | 1% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.5% |
| France | $14K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.71 per kg, close to the world average of $4.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Solid fuel cookers exports from South Africa
Exports of solid fuel cookers by South Africa reached $1.6 million in 2024 (288 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (29%), Namibia (24%), Zambia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $462K | 29% |
| Namibia | $379K | 24% |
| Zambia | $151K | 9.6% |
| Malawi | $146K | 9.2% |
| Botswana | $117K | 7.4% |
| Eswatini | $63K | 4% |
| Lesotho | $57K | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $42K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $27K | 1.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $27K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa solid fuel cookers imports (HS 7321.19): 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 7321.19: Cooking appliances and plate warmers: for solid fuel and fuels other than gas or liquid, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of solid fuel cookers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported solid fuel cookers worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply solid fuel cookers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Spain (20%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 892% on the year.
What is the average import price of solid fuel cookers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.71 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $4.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solid fuel cookers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export solid fuel cookers?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for solid fuel cookers?
The HS code for solid fuel cookers is subheading 7321.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7321 page.
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