South Africa - Video Game Consoles (Not Operated by Means of Payments) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Video Game Console Market Size in South Africa
The South African video game console market soared to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced slump. Video game console consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Video Game Console Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2023, approx. X units of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) were exported from South Africa; jumping by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, video game console exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Namibia (X units) was the main destination for video game console exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, video game console exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X units), twofold. Botswana (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).
In value terms, Namibia ($X), the UK ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for video game console exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average video game console export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Angola ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Video Game Console Imports
Imports into South Africa
Video game console imports into South Africa expanded notably to X units in 2023, with an increase of X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, video game console imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (X units) was the main supplier of video game console to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK (X units), with a X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%.
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%.
Import Prices by Country
The average video game console import price stood at $X per unit in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for the UK amounted to $X per unit.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%).
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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
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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