Monitor imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $125.9 million of monitor in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $186.5 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 | $125.9M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $123.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $154.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $149.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $118.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $157.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $186.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $185.4M | 3.9K t |
Where South Africa imports monitor from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $88.5M | 70% |
| Vietnam | $6.1M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $4.0M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $3.9M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 2.4% |
| United States | $2.9M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8528
| 8528.52 | Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading… | 47% |
| 8528.59 | Monitors other than cathode-ray tube: n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour | 25% |
| 8528.72 | Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus… | 18% |
| 8528.62 | Projectors: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71 | 4.3% |
| 8528.71 | Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: not… | 2.6% |
| 8528.69 | Projectors: n.e.c. in subheading 8528.62, whether or not colour | 1.7% |
| 8528.42 | Monitors: cathode-ray tube, capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71 | 1.1% |
| 8528.49 | Monitors: cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8528.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.37 per kg, 78% below the world average of $28.54, 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.
Monitor exports from South Africa
Exports of monitor by South Africa reached $73.9 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (19%), Botswana (18%), Zambia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $13.7M | 19% |
| Botswana | $13.4M | 18% |
| Zambia | $9.4M | 13% |
| Mozambique | $5.2M | 7% |
| Eswatini | $4.6M | 6.3% |
| Lesotho | $3.4M | 4.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.8M | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| Tanzania | $2.3M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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: Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of monitor imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported monitor worth $125.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply monitor to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($88.5 million), followed by Vietnam (5%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 111 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of monitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.37 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $28.54 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of monitor to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $185.4 million in 2017 to $125.9 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $186.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export monitor?
Yes. South Africa exported $73.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $52.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for monitor?
The HS code for monitor is heading 8528. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8528.52 (47% of the value) and 8528.59 (25%). 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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