Flat panel displays (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flat panel displays (other) by South Africa reached $31.3 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $77.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $37.8M | 293 t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 254 t |
| 2020 | $29.5M | 299 t |
| 2019 | $52.6M | 521 t |
| 2018 | $64.0M | 612 t |
| 2017 | $77.4M | 905 t |
Where South Africa imports flat panel displays (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.5M | 66% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 6% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| United States | $990K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $723K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $373K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $364K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $263K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $251K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 per kg, 84% below the world average of $43.60, 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.
Flat panel displays (other) exports from South Africa
Exports of flat panel displays (other) by South Africa reached $9.5 million in 2024 (99 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (23%), Botswana (19%), Turkey (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $2.2M | 24% |
| Botswana | $1.8M | 19% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 15% |
| Lesotho | $1.0M | 11% |
| Eswatini | $405K | 4.3% |
| Madagascar | $360K | 3.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $257K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $217K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $215K | 2.3% |
| Ghana | $214K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa flat panel displays (other) imports (HS 8528.59): 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 8528.59: Monitors other than cathode-ray tube: n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour.
Common questions
What is the value of flat panel displays (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported flat panel displays (other) worth $31.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat panel displays (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by Thailand (8%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat panel displays (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $43.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flat panel displays (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.4 million in 2017 to $31.3 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $77.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export flat panel displays (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Turkey. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat panel displays (other)?
The HS code for flat panel displays (other) is subheading 8528.59. 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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