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South Africa - Video Game Consoles (Not Operated by Means of Payments) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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South Africa: Video Game Console Market 2025

Video Game Console Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) increased by 39% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, video game console exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 54%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Botswana (X units) and Angola (X units) were the main destinations of video game console exports from South Africa, with a combined 72% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Angola (with a CAGR of +39.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for video game console exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Swaziland ($X), together comprising 78% of total exports. These countries were followed by Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola and Lesotho, which together accounted for a further 9.8%.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +21.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average video game console export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Angola ($X 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 Swaziland (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Video Game Console Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) imported into South Africa amounted to X units, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, video game console imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of video game console to South Africa, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -4.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) to South Africa, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -5.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average video game console import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.9%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, China and Japan, together accounting for 84% of global consumption. These countries were followed by the UK and Germany, which together accounted for a further 4.1%.

What are the largest producers of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of video game console production was China, comprising approx. 87% of total volume. Moreover, video game console production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan, sevenfold.

What are the leading suppliers of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) to South Africa?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of video game console to South Africa, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates, with a 25% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) from South Africa?

In value terms, the largest markets for video game console exported from South Africa were Namibia, the UK and Australia, together accounting for 64% of total exports.

What is the average export price for video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) in South Africa?

The average video game console export price stood at $120 per unit in 2021, declining by -28.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) in South Africa?

In 2021, the average video game console import price amounted to $191 per unit, reducing by -25.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the video game console 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 26406050 - Video game consoles (not operated by means of payments)

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. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024