South Africa - Vacuum Cleaners - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa Sees Sharp Decline in Vacuum Cleaner Motor Imports, Dropping to $21M in 2023
South Africa Vacuum Cleaner Imports
In 2023, purchases abroad of vacuum cleaners with motor decreased by -1.1% to 452K units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 666K units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, vacuum cleaner with motor imports contracted to $21M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by -21.4% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $26M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Vacuum Cleaner in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 10.5 | 11.6 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 13.2 | 18.9 | 14.1 | 13.3 |
| Romania | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Germany | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Netherlands | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Malaysia | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 0.7 |
| United Kingdom | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Turkey | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Italy | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Hungary | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Others | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Total | 18.1 | 18.4 | 15.4 | 16.2 | 16.1 | 16.4 | 19.1 | 21.6 | 26.1 | 22.2 | 20.5 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (390K units) constituted the largest vacuum cleaner with motor supplier to South Africa, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, vacuum cleaner with motor imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (27K units), more than tenfold. Germany (7.6K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.7% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+7.2% per year) and Germany (-5.4% per year).
In value terms, China ($13M) constituted the largest supplier of vacuum cleaners with motor to South Africa, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($1.5M), with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.7% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+10.2% per year) and Germany (-3.3% per year).
Imports by Type
In 2023, 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 exceeding 20L (320K units) constituted the largest type of vacuum cleaners with motor supplied to South Africa, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, 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 exceeding 20L exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1 (132K units), twofold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of 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 exceeding 20L imports was relatively modest.
In value terms, 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 exceeding 20L ($15M) constituted the largest type of vacuum cleaners with motor supplied to South Africa, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1 ($5.3M), with a 26% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the vacuum cleaner price stood at $45 per unit (CIF, South Africa), shrinking by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, vacuum cleaner with motor import price increased by +6.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $49 per unit, and then reduced in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($153 per unit), while the price for China ($34 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for vacuum cleaner with motor in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 27512123 - Vacuum cleaners with a self-contained electric motor of a power . 1 .500 W and having a dust bag or other receptable capacity . .20 l
- Prodcom 27512125 - Other vacuum cleaners with a self-contained electric motor
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
