South Africa - Telephones And Videophones - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Telephone Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Telephone Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Telephone Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Telephone Imports in South Africa
  4. Telephone Exports in South Africa

Telephone Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average telephone import price stood at $52 per unit in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $76 per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($73 per unit), while the price for China ($48 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Telephone Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average telephone export price stood at $74 per unit in 2022, reducing by -14.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked at $143 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($111 per unit), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($50 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Telephone Imports in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 333K units of telephones and videophones were imported into South Africa; surging by 15% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 360K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, telephone imports soared to $17M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $27M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Telephone in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China21.68.99.814.0-13.5%
Germany1.50.80.60.7-22.4%
Thailand0.30.31.30.626.0%
United Kingdom0.30.10.30.518.6%
Vietnam1.10.3N/AN/A-72.7%
United Arab Emirates0.30.30.2N/A-18.4%
Others2.21.41.41.5-12.0%
Total27.412.013.617.4-14.0%

Top Suppliers of Telephone to South Africa in 2022:

  1. United Arab Emirates (undefinedK units)
  2. China (293.2K units)
  3. Germany (10.5K units)
  4. Thailand (10.0K units)
  5. United Kingdom (7.6K units)
  6. Vietnam (0.5K units)

Telephone Exports in South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of telephones and videophones increased by 165% to 85K units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, telephone exports skyrocketed to $6.3M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The exports peaked at $7.2M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Telephone in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Lesotho1472322752,271149.1%
Zambia15411310389980.1%
Namibia1,403288437644-22.9%
Swaziland20431417753938.2%
Zimbabwe385152297275-10.6%
Botswana2,4631,870363238-54.1%
EstoniaN/AN/AN/A1390%
United States8540.168.382.9-54.0%
Others1,6311,1121,0761,222-9.2%
Total7,2404,0832,7986,310-4.5%

Top Export Markets for Telephone from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Lesotho (30.7K units)
  2. Namibia (12.3K units)
  3. Zambia (12.1K units)
  4. Swaziland (7.7K units)
  5. Botswana (4.7K units)
  6. Zimbabwe (4.4K units)
  7. Estonia (2.8K units)
  8. United States (0.7K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the telephone market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 26302100 - Line telephone sets with cordless handsets
  • Prodcom 26302330 - Telephone sets (excluding line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks), videophones

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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