Africa: Air Conditioner Market 2020

Air Conditioner Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the air conditioner market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The air conditioner consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the air conditioner market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Air Conditioner Production in Africa

In 2017, the amount of air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit produced in Africa totaled X units, remaining constant against the previous year. The air conditioner production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the air conditioner production reached its maximum volume of X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Air Conditioner Exports in Africa

The exports amounted to X units in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The air conditioner exports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the air conditioner exports attained their peak volume of X units. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the air conditioner exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, air conditioner exports totaled $X in 2017. The air conditioner exports continue to indicate a slight slump. In that year, the air conditioner exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the air conditioner exports failed to regain its momentum.

Air Conditioner Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa prevails in air conditioner exports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. Morocco (X units) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Namibia (X%). Tunisia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to air conditioner exports from South Africa stood at +X%. At the same time, Namibia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Morocco (-X%) and Tunisia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Tunisia and Morocco increased by X% and X% percentage points, while Namibia (-X%) and South Africa (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest air conditioner supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, air conditioner exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+X% per year) and Tunisia (-X% per year).

Air Conditioner Export Prices by Country in Africa

The air conditioner export price in Africa stood at $X thousand per unit in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The air conditioner export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked of $X thousand per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Namibia ($X thousand per unit), while Morocco ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Namibia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Air Conditioner Imports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit imported in Africa stood at X units, declining by -X% against the previous year. The air conditioner imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the air conditioner imports reached its peak figure volume of X units in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, air conditioner imports amounted to $X in 2017. The air conditioner imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Air Conditioner Imports by Country in Africa

South Africa was the key importing country with an import of around X units, which amounted to X% of total imports. Angola (X units) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Libya (X%). Mozambique (X units), Sudan (X units), Nigeria (X units), Algeria (X units), Ghana (X units), Gabon (X units), Egypt (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Ethiopia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to air conditioner imports into South Africa stood at +X%. At the same time, Gabon (+X%), Mauritius (+X%), Angola (+X%), Ghana (+X%), Mozambique (+X%) and Ethiopia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Gabon emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Algeria (-X%), Egypt (-X%), Nigeria (-X%), Sudan (-X%) and Libya (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Libya (X%), Sudan (X%) and Nigeria (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Ghana, Mauritius, Gabon, Mozambique, Angola and South Africa saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest air conditioner markets worldwide were Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Angola ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Angola (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Air Conditioner Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the air conditioner import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, falling by -X% against the previous year. The air conditioner import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Algeria ($X thousand per unit), while Sudan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Ethiopia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform