Tumble dryers (small capacity) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported tumble dryers (small capacity) worth $10.2 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 39% 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 | $10.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 978 t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 989 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 972 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 924 t |
Where South Africa imports tumble dryers (small capacity) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (28%), Poland (26%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.8M | 28% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 26% |
| China | $2.2M | 21% |
| United States | $1.2M | 12% |
| South Korea | $842K | 8.2% |
| Czech Republic | $181K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $121K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $73K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $58K | 0.6% |
| Slovenia | $49K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.95 per kg, close to the world average of $6.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tumble dryers (small capacity) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.2 million of tumble dryers (small capacity) in 2024 (168 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (33%), Mauritius (13%), Botswana (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $386K | 33% |
| Mauritius | $148K | 13% |
| Botswana | $134K | 12% |
| Namibia | $123K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $95K | 8.2% |
| Eswatini | $82K | 7.1% |
| Malawi | $50K | 4.4% |
| Lesotho | $39K | 3.3% |
| Mozambique | $38K | 3.3% |
| Angola | $19K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tumble dryers (small capacity) imports (HS 8451.21): 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 8451.21: Drying machines: of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of tumble dryers (small capacity) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tumble dryers (small capacity) worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply tumble dryers (small capacity) to South Africa?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Poland (26%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of tumble dryers (small capacity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.95 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $6.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tumble dryers (small capacity) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export tumble dryers (small capacity)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mauritius and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tumble dryers (small capacity)?
The HS code for tumble dryers (small capacity) is subheading 8451.21. 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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