Radio remote control apparatus imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of radio remote control apparatus by South Africa reached $13.8 million in 2024 (92 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.8M | 93 t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 61 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 49 t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 59 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 47 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 46 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 52 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 56 t |
Where South Africa imports radio remote control apparatus from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Germany (21%), Canada (10%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 25% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 21% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 9.9% |
| Mexico | $774K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $644K | 4.7% |
| United States | $485K | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $452K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $429K | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $416K | 3% |
| Thailand | $325K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $148.72 per kg, close to the world average of $159.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Radio remote control apparatus exports from South Africa
Exports of radio remote control apparatus by South Africa reached $4.2 million in 2024 (21 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (19%), Thailand (15%), Zambia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $783K | 19% |
| Thailand | $616K | 15% |
| Zambia | $285K | 6.9% |
| Mozambique | $278K | 6.7% |
| United States | $235K | 5.7% |
| Chile | $222K | 5.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $190K | 4.6% |
| Botswana | $182K | 4.4% |
| DR Congo | $141K | 3.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $105K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa radio remote control apparatus imports (HS 8526.92): 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 8526.92: Radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radio remote control apparatus imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported radio remote control apparatus worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio remote control apparatus to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio remote control apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $148.72 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $159.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio remote control apparatus to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export radio remote control apparatus?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Thailand and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio remote control apparatus?
The HS code for radio remote control apparatus is subheading 8526.92. 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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