Radar apparatus exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of radar apparatus by South Africa reached $32.6 million in 2024 (84 tonnes). That is 113% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $32.6M | 84 t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 74 t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 98 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 36 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 193 t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 30 t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 35 t |
Where South Africa exports radar apparatus to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (27%), Indonesia (17%), Sweden (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.7M | 27% |
| Indonesia | $5.5M | 17% |
| Sweden | $5.1M | 16% |
| DR Congo | $4.0M | 12% |
| Peru | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Namibia | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $884K | 2.7% |
| China | $740K | 2.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $633K | 1.9% |
| United States | $541K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $388.87 per kg, 302% above the world average of $96.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Radar apparatus imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported radar apparatus worth $23.2 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), United States (17%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+776% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.2M | 31% |
| United States | $4.0M | 18% |
| China | $3.3M | 14% |
| Hungary | $2.3M | 9.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $811K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $753K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $744K | 3.2% |
| France | $577K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $287K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa radar apparatus exports (HS 8526.10): 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 8526.10: Radar apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar apparatus exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported radar apparatus worth $32.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries buy radar apparatus from South Africa?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Indonesia (17%) and Sweden (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average export price of radar apparatus per kg?
The average declared export value was about $388.87 per kg in 2024, 302% above the world average of $96.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of radar apparatus from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $32.6 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import radar apparatus?
Yes. South Africa imported $23.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar apparatus?
The HS code for radar apparatus is subheading 8526.10. 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 8526 page.
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