Television receivers without screen exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $8.5 million of television receivers without screen in 2024 (160 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $25.8 million.
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 | $8.5M | 160 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 123 t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 253 t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 286 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 144 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 136 t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 426 t |
Where South Africa exports television receivers without screen to
Most of it went to Nigeria (26%), Zambia (18%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $2.2M | 26% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 18% |
| Botswana | $919K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $628K | 7.4% |
| Angola | $617K | 7.2% |
| Namibia | $603K | 7.1% |
| Mozambique | $363K | 4.3% |
| Malawi | $306K | 3.6% |
| Ethiopia | $275K | 3.2% |
| Liberia | $256K | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.37 per kg, close to the world average of $52.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Television receivers without screen imports to South Africa
Imports of television receivers without screen by South Africa reached $3.2 million in 2024 (580 tonnes). China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 88% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $62K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $47K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 1.4% |
| United States | $33K | 1% |
| Lithuania | $14K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $13K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa television receivers without screen exports (HS 8528.71): 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 8528.71: Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: not designed to incorporate a video display or screen.
Common questions
What is the value of television receivers without screen exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported television receivers without screen worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy television receivers without screen from South Africa?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Zambia (18%) and Botswana (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of television receivers without screen per kg?
The average declared export value was about $53.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $52.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of television receivers without screen from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import television receivers without screen?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Poland. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for television receivers without screen?
The HS code for television receivers without screen is subheading 8528.71. 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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