How many hot-water geysers are sold each year?

**desA** · 22-Feb-10, 08:19 AM

Thanks, davob. I think you are correct in Kwikot's market-share. The problem is that the total volume sold by them may not be that easy to get your hands on.

I'll try having a look into their annual balance sheets (if available), but expect that this may be hidden inside sales figures.

I'm interested in arriving at an overall market estimate for a typical number of new/replacement geysers sold in SA each year. My current estimates are roughing out at around 135,000 units total, per year. I'd like to refine this estimate, if possible.

**wynn** · 22-Feb-10, 02:54 PM

Look for the IOPSA website (I don't have the url) they should have a few links you can try.

**desA** · 22-Feb-10, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by wynn

Look for the IOPSA website (I don't have the url) they should have a few links you can try.

Thanks so much, Wynn. I'll Google that now. What is IOPSA?

Ok, got it. Institute of Plumbing South Africa. http://www.iopsa.org.za/

**daveob** · 22-Feb-10, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by desA

I'll try having a look into their annual balance sheets (if available), but expect that this may be hidden inside sales figures.

Just a thought, but have you actually tried asking Kwikot direct ? The should have the numbers available and if you explain that you're doing research or similar, they may just give you the numbers.

Try calling the head office and talking to the PR dept.