Projectors (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported projectors (other) worth $2.1 million (72 tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.6 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 | $2.1M | 72 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 34 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 40 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 25 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 21 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 30 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 74 t |
Where South Africa imports projectors (other) from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 70% |
| Hong Kong | $222K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $106K | 5.1% |
| United States | $49K | 2.3% |
| France | $28K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $15K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $14K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $11K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.18 per kg, 68% below the world average of $90.27, 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.
Projectors (other) exports from South Africa
Exports of projectors (other) by South Africa reached $1.3 million in 2024 (15 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (37%), Zambia (15%), Botswana (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $479K | 37% |
| Zambia | $195K | 15% |
| Botswana | $113K | 8.7% |
| Eswatini | $81K | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $73K | 5.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $67K | 5.2% |
| Lesotho | $59K | 4.6% |
| Canada | $56K | 4.3% |
| Malawi | $55K | 4.3% |
| DR Congo | $21K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa projectors (other) imports (HS 8528.69): 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 8528.69: Projectors: n.e.c. in subheading 8528.62, whether or not colour.
Common questions
What is the value of projectors (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported projectors (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply projectors (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Hong Kong (11%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of projectors (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.18 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $90.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of projectors (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2017 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export projectors (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $790 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for projectors (other)?
The HS code for projectors (other) is subheading 8528.69. 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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