Africa: Market for Agricultural And Forestry Tractors 2025

Market Size for Agricultural And Forestry Tractors in Africa

In 2021, the African agricultural and forestry tractor market decreased by -1.7% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Agricultural And Forestry Tractors in Africa

In value terms, agricultural and forestry tractor production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a resilient increase. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Agricultural And Forestry Tractors

Exports in Africa

Agricultural and forestry tractor exports soared to X units in 2021, growing by 51% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, agricultural and forestry tractor exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 78% of total exports in 2021. Kenya (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Mauritius (X units). All these countries together held approx. 11% share of total exports. Zambia (X units) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -2.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mauritius (+19.0%), Kenya (+18.1%) and Zambia (+15.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +19.0% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kenya and Mauritius increased by +5.4 and +4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest agricultural and forestry tractor supplier in Africa, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -6.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+34.3% per year) and Kenya (+8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while Kenya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+12.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Agricultural And Forestry Tractors

Imports in Africa

Agricultural and forestry tractor imports reduced rapidly to X units in 2021, with a decrease of -22.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, agricultural and forestry tractor imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units), Sudan (X units), Egypt (X units), Kenya (X units), Morocco (X units), Ghana (X units), Tunisia (X units), Tanzania (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Zimbabwe (X units) and Nigeria (X units) represented the key importer of agricultural and forestry tractors in Africa, comprising 80% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +6.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported agricultural and forestry tractors in Africa, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Sudan, with a 6.1% share.

In South Africa, agricultural and forestry tractor imports contracted by an average annual rate of -2.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-2.5% per year) and Sudan (+3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Egypt ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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