Coaxial cable exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coaxial cable by South Africa reached $18.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.9 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 | $18.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $32.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $33.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $28.7M | 6.6K t |
Where South Africa exports coaxial cable to
Most of it went to Namibia (43%), Botswana (14%), Eswatini (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+876% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $7.8M | 43% |
| Botswana | $2.5M | 14% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 7.8% |
| Mozambique | $1.3M | 7% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Zambia | $896K | 4.9% |
| DR Congo | $803K | 4.4% |
| Lesotho | $527K | 2.9% |
| United States | $428K | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $248K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.05 per kg, 32% below the world average of $11.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coaxial cable imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $16.9 million of coaxial cable in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+971% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 58% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 7.1% |
| Switzerland | $733K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $630K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $624K | 3.7% |
| Australia | $496K | 2.9% |
| United States | $466K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $415K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $367K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $317K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa coaxial cable exports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported coaxial cable worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy coaxial cable from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Botswana (14%) and Eswatini (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 876% on the year.
What is the average export price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.05 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coaxial cable from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.7 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $33.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import coaxial cable?
Yes. South Africa imported $16.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Morocco and Switzerland. That compares with exports of $18.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. 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 8544 page.
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