Window and wall air conditioners imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of window and wall air conditioners by South Africa reached $126.5 million in 2024 (21.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 101% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $126.5M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $62.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $83.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $74.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $68.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $88.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $84.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $63.6M | 5.9K t |
Where South Africa imports window and wall air conditioners from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $108.8M | 86% |
| South Korea | $5.7M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $4.4M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $707K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $564K | 0.5% |
| France | $134K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $118K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, close to the world average of $7.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Window and wall air conditioners exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $17.4 million of window and wall air conditioners in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (26%), Zambia (12%), Namibia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $4.5M | 26% |
| Zambia | $2.1M | 12% |
| Namibia | $1.7M | 9.7% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 8% |
| Mozambique | $1.4M | 8% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 7.9% |
| Seychelles | $1.0M | 5.8% |
| Lesotho | $679K | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $558K | 3.2% |
| DR Congo | $403K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa window and wall air conditioners imports (HS 8415.10): 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 8415.10: Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor, self-contained or "split-system".
Common questions
What is the value of window and wall air conditioners imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported window and wall air conditioners worth $126.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply window and wall air conditioners to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($108.8 million), followed by South Korea (4%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of window and wall air conditioners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $7.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of window and wall air conditioners to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.6 million in 2017 to $126.5 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $81.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export window and wall air conditioners?
Yes. South Africa exported $17.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $109.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for window and wall air conditioners?
The HS code for window and wall air conditioners is subheading 8415.10. 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 8415 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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