South Africa: Laundry Machine Market 2025

Laundry Machine Market Size in South Africa

The South African laundry machine market contracted to $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -6.2% against 2019 indices. Laundry machine consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Laundry Machine Production in South Africa

In value terms, laundry machine production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Laundry Machine Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines were exported from South Africa; waning by -23.6% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 12%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laundry machine exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Angola (X units), Mozambique (X units) and Malawi (X units) were the main destinations of laundry machine exports from South Africa, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +23.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for laundry machine exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Malawi ($X) and Angola ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malawi, with a CAGR of +59.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average laundry machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -15.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 101%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+45.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Laundry Machine Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines were imported into South Africa; reducing by -32.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laundry machine imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 133%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest laundry machine supplier to South Africa, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, laundry machine imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X units), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -14.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-14.6% per year) and China (+33.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines to South Africa, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +16.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-20.6% per year) and Italy (-14.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average laundry machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 76% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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