Single loudspeakers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $21.9 million of single loudspeakers in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% 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 | $21.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 664 t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 635 t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 787 t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 626 t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 847 t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 972 t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 2.3K t |
Where South Africa imports single loudspeakers from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.1M | 73% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $550K | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $517K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $348K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $298K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $244K | 1.1% |
| France | $228K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $205K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.44 per kg, 60% below the world average of $18.53, 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.
Single loudspeakers exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported single loudspeakers worth $2.4 million (111 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (26%), Botswana (21%), DR Congo (10%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+747% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $638K | 27% |
| Botswana | $502K | 21% |
| DR Congo | $247K | 10% |
| Eswatini | $227K | 9.4% |
| Lesotho | $210K | 8.7% |
| Zambia | $88K | 3.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $78K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $58K | 2.4% |
| Cabo Verde | $32K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $31K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa single loudspeakers imports (HS 8518.21): 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 8518.21: Loudspeakers: single, mounted in their enclosures.
Common questions
What is the value of single loudspeakers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported single loudspeakers worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply single loudspeakers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Germany (6%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of single loudspeakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.44 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $18.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of single loudspeakers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export single loudspeakers?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for single loudspeakers?
The HS code for single loudspeakers is subheading 8518.21. 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 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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