In 2023, the import value of monoculars and telescopes to South Africa stood at 3.463 million USD. The forecasted data for the coming years shows a gradual increase in import values: 3.4705 million USD in 2024, 3.4779 million USD in 2025, 3.4851 million USD in 2026, 3.4922 million USD in 2027, and 3.4992 million USD in 2028. This represents an annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.41% over the five-year period.

Year-on-year variations over the last two years indicate very slight growth. From 2023 to 2024, the increase is approximately 0.22%, while from 2024 to 2025, it is about 0.21%. This indicates a stable but slow growth trend.

Future trends to watch for include: