Broadcasting transmission equipment exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $11.6 million of broadcasting transmission equipment in 2024 (69 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.6M | 69 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 34 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 122 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 48 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 179 t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 100 t |
Where South Africa exports broadcasting transmission equipment to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (39%), India (8%), Liberia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 39% |
| India | $976K | 8.4% |
| Liberia | $667K | 5.7% |
| DR Congo | $654K | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $572K | 4.9% |
| Namibia | $543K | 4.7% |
| Mozambique | $451K | 3.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $445K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $405K | 3.5% |
| Lesotho | $337K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $168.73 per kg, 542% above the world average of $26.28. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Broadcasting transmission equipment imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $8.6 million of broadcasting transmission equipment in 2024 (224 tonnes). China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 53% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 20% |
| United States | $675K | 7.8% |
| Vietnam | $216K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $195K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $158K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $155K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $111K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 1.2% |
| France | $72K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa broadcasting transmission equipment exports (HS 8525.50): 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 8525.50: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, not incorporating reception apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of broadcasting transmission equipment exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported broadcasting transmission equipment worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries buy broadcasting transmission equipment from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by India (8%) and Liberia (6%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Liberia grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average export price of broadcasting transmission equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $168.73 per kg in 2024, 542% above the world average of $26.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of broadcasting transmission equipment from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also import broadcasting transmission equipment?
Yes. South Africa imported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Singapore and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for broadcasting transmission equipment?
The HS code for broadcasting transmission equipment is subheading 8525.50. 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 8525 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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