Unmounted loudspeakers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unmounted loudspeakers by South Africa reached $35.6 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 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 | $35.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $29.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.7M | 1.9K t |
Where South Africa imports unmounted loudspeakers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.6M | 61% |
| Vietnam | $4.3M | 12% |
| United States | $2.7M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 7.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $936K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $465K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $289K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $248K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $162K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.03 per kg, 31% below the world average of $17.49, 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.
Unmounted loudspeakers exports from South Africa
Exports of unmounted loudspeakers by South Africa reached $5.8 million in 2024 (367 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (28%), Namibia (23%), Eswatini (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.7M | 29% |
| Namibia | $1.3M | 23% |
| Eswatini | $645K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $587K | 10% |
| Zambia | $240K | 4.1% |
| Mauritius | $233K | 4% |
| Zimbabwe | $192K | 3.3% |
| Mozambique | $169K | 2.9% |
| Malawi | $132K | 2.3% |
| United States | $132K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa unmounted loudspeakers imports (HS 8518.29): 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 8518.29: Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosures.
Common questions
What is the value of unmounted loudspeakers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported unmounted loudspeakers worth $35.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply unmounted loudspeakers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by Vietnam (12%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of unmounted loudspeakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.03 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $17.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unmounted loudspeakers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.7 million in 2017 to $35.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $35.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export unmounted loudspeakers?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $29.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unmounted loudspeakers?
The HS code for unmounted loudspeakers is subheading 8518.29. 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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