Tumble dryers (large capacity) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tumble dryers (large capacity) by South Africa reached $4.9 million in 2024 (365 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.1 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 | $4.9M | 365 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 553 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 410 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 338 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 290 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 287 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 210 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 487 t |
Where South Africa imports tumble dryers (large capacity) from
Most of the value came from Spain (23%), United States (22%), South Korea (18%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.1M | 23% |
| United States | $1.1M | 22% |
| South Korea | $875K | 18% |
| China | $713K | 15% |
| Thailand | $584K | 12% |
| Turkey | $309K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $56K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $49K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $28K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.41 per kg, close to the world average of $11.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tumble dryers (large capacity) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $818 thousand of tumble dryers (large capacity) in 2024 (68 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (30%), Guinea (10%), Namibia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $242K | 30% |
| Guinea | $84K | 10% |
| Namibia | $78K | 9.6% |
| Lesotho | $61K | 7.5% |
| Mozambique | $59K | 7.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $50K | 6.1% |
| Zambia | $41K | 5% |
| Seychelles | $30K | 3.6% |
| Angola | $29K | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tumble dryers (large capacity) imports (HS 8451.29): 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 8451.29: Drying machines: of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of tumble dryers (large capacity) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tumble dryers (large capacity) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 365 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply tumble dryers (large capacity) to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United States (22%) and South Korea (18%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of tumble dryers (large capacity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.41 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $11.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tumble dryers (large capacity) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export tumble dryers (large capacity)?
Yes. South Africa exported $818 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Guinea and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tumble dryers (large capacity)?
The HS code for tumble dryers (large capacity) is subheading 8451.29. 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 8451 page.
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