Vacuum cleaner imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported vacuum cleaner worth $33.8 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $33.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $28.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports vacuum cleaner from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.1M | 60% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 21% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $642K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $597K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $593K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $350K | 1% |
| Philippines | $302K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $239K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8508
| 8508.11 | Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not… | 79% |
| 8508.19 | Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1 | 16% |
| 8508.70 | Parts of vacuum cleaners | 4.1% |
| 8508.60 | Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.55 per kg, 34% below the world average of $17.63, 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.
Vacuum cleaner exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.3 million of vacuum cleaner in 2024 (208 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (18%), Namibia (17%), Botswana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $600K | 18% |
| Namibia | $577K | 17% |
| Botswana | $341K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $254K | 7.6% |
| Lesotho | $226K | 6.8% |
| Eswatini | $192K | 5.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $180K | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $158K | 4.7% |
| Peru | $109K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $105K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8508: Vacuum cleaners.
Common questions
What is the value of vacuum cleaner imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vacuum cleaner worth $33.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply vacuum cleaner to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Romania (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of vacuum cleaner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.55 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $17.63 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of vacuum cleaner to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $33.8 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export vacuum cleaner?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $30.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vacuum cleaner?
The HS code for vacuum cleaner is heading 8508. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8508.11 (79% of the value) and 8508.19 (16%). 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 8508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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