Color television sets exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported color television sets worth $42.8 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $89.7 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 | $42.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $44.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $45.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $66.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $73.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $89.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $85.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $78.0M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa exports color television sets to
Most of it went to Botswana (19%), Namibia (19%), Zambia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $8.3M | 20% |
| Namibia | $8.2M | 19% |
| Zambia | $7.0M | 16% |
| Mozambique | $3.7M | 8.6% |
| Eswatini | $3.2M | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $2.3M | 5.3% |
| Mauritius | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Lesotho | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Malawi | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Angola | $1.1M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.57 per kg, close to the world average of $23.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Color television sets imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $22.5 million of color television sets in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.8M | 79% |
| Egypt | $3.9M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $213K | 1% |
| Italy | $204K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $56K | 0.3% |
| United States | $33K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.1% |
| Guyana | $28K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $20K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa color television sets exports (HS 8528.72): 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 8528.72: Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen.
Common questions
What is the value of color television sets exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported color television sets worth $42.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy color television sets from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Namibia (19%) and Zambia (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 75 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average export price of color television sets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.57 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $23.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of color television sets from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $78.0 million in 2017 to $42.8 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $89.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import color television sets?
Yes. South Africa imported $22.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Egypt and Indonesia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for color television sets?
The HS code for color television sets is subheading 8528.72. 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 8528 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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