CRT monitors (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of crt monitors (other) by South Africa reached $3.6 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.9 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 | $3.6M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 94 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 127 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 138 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 178 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 146 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 116 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 175 t |
Where South Africa exports crt monitors (other) to
Most of it went to Namibia (30%), Botswana (22%), Lesotho (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.1M | 30% |
| Botswana | $811K | 22% |
| Lesotho | $396K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $321K | 8.9% |
| Malawi | $314K | 8.7% |
| Eswatini | $263K | 7.3% |
| Zambia | $146K | 4% |
| Zimbabwe | $115K | 3.2% |
| United States | $43K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $32K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.42 per kg, 39% below the world average of $33.56, 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.
CRT monitors (other) imports to South Africa
Imports of crt monitors (other) by South Africa reached $476 thousand in 2024 (3 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $318K | 67% |
| Japan | $45K | 9.4% |
| Sweden | $13K | 2.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $13K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $11K | 2.3% |
| Lesotho | $11K | 2.3% |
| United States | $11K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $10K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $5K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa crt monitors (other) exports (HS 8528.49): 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 8528.49: Monitors: cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour.
Common questions
What is the value of crt monitors (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported crt monitors (other) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 128 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy crt monitors (other) from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Botswana (22%) and Lesotho (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average export price of crt monitors (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.42 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $33.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of crt monitors (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import crt monitors (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $476 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Japan and Sweden. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crt monitors (other)?
The HS code for crt monitors (other) is subheading 8528.49. 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.
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