SADC: Lcds And Plasmas Market 2025

Lcds And Plasmas Market Size in SADC

The SADC LCDs and plasmas market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lcds And Plasmas Production in SADC

In value terms, LCDs and plasmas production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lcds And Plasmas Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of flat panel video monitor, lcd or plasma were exported in SADC; waning by -5.4% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, LCDs and plasmas exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) was the key exporter of flat panel video monitor, lcd or plasma, generating 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Botswana (X units), constituting a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of +49.8%).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest LCDs and plasmas supplier in SADC, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to -3.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 4.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, LCDs and plasmas export price increased by +21.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Botswana amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+4.9%).

Lcds And Plasmas Imports

Imports in SADC

After five years of decline, overseas purchases of flat panel video monitor, lcd or plasma increased by 28% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, LCDs and plasmas imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 72% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X units) and Mauritius (X units), together mixing up a 12% share of total imports. Namibia (X units), Mozambique (X units), Zambia (X units) and Botswana (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to LCDs and plasmas imports into South Africa stood at -5.3%. At the same time, Mozambique (+38.5%), Tanzania (+35.0%), Zambia (+17.4%) and Mauritius (+12.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +38.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Namibia (-3.2%) and Botswana (-5.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (+5.8 p.p.), Mauritius (+4.3 p.p.), Mozambique (+2.2 p.p.), Botswana (+2 p.p.) and Zambia (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-16.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flat panel video monitor, lcd or plasma in SADC, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 4.9% share.

In South Africa, LCDs and plasmas imports declined by an average annual rate of -6.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+5.8% per year) and Namibia (+8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 24%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per unit), while Tanzania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+12.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform