Sound amplifier sets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sound amplifier sets by South Africa reached $3.8 million in 2024 (344 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.5 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 | $3.8M | 344 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 83 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 79 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 132 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 131 t |
Where South Africa imports sound amplifier sets from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 66% |
| United States | $259K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $226K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $215K | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $65K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $55K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $52K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $48K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $39K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $36K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.92 per kg, 65% below the world average of $31.26, 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.
Sound amplifier sets exports from South Africa
Exports of sound amplifier sets by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (49 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (24%), Lesotho (15%), Namibia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $491K | 24% |
| Lesotho | $323K | 16% |
| Namibia | $206K | 9.9% |
| Eswatini | $171K | 8.2% |
| Zambia | $141K | 6.8% |
| Mozambique | $107K | 5.1% |
| DR Congo | $90K | 4.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $66K | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $58K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $53K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sound amplifier sets imports (HS 8518.50): 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 8518.50: Amplifier sets: electric sound.
Common questions
What is the value of sound amplifier sets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sound amplifier sets worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 344 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply sound amplifier sets to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 697% on the year.
What is the average import price of sound amplifier sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.92 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $31.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sound amplifier sets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export sound amplifier sets?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sound amplifier sets?
The HS code for sound amplifier sets is subheading 8518.50. 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.
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