Toasters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $7.8 million of toasters in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 53% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.6 million.
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 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 462 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 837 t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 599 t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 960 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 797 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 638 t |
Where South Africa imports toasters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 98% |
| Germany | $134K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| France | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 45% below the world average of $8.56, 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.
Toasters exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported toasters worth $1.0 million (137 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (38%), Namibia (19%), Eswatini (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $380K | 38% |
| Namibia | $188K | 19% |
| Eswatini | $74K | 7.3% |
| Zambia | $73K | 7.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $51K | 5.1% |
| Mauritius | $41K | 4% |
| Kenya | $37K | 3.7% |
| DR Congo | $34K | 3.4% |
| Lesotho | $32K | 3.2% |
| Mozambique | $28K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa toasters imports (HS 8516.72): 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 8516.72: Electro-thermic appliances: toasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of toasters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported toasters worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply toasters to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Germany (2%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 984% on the year.
What is the average import price of toasters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $8.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toasters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export toasters?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for toasters?
The HS code for toasters is subheading 8516.72. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
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