Africa: Market for Turbo, Rotary and Reciporating Displacement Compressors 2025

Market Size for Turbo, Rotary and Reciporating Displacement Compressors in Africa

The African market for turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressors reduced slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Turbo, Rotary and Reciporating Displacement Compressors in Africa

In value terms, production of turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressors contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 45%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Turbo, Rotary and Reciporating Displacement Compressors

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressors exported in Africa reduced to X units, shrinking by -12.9% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressors reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporter of turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressors in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was approx. 59% of total exports in 2022. Morocco (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Mauritius (4.9%). Angola (X units), Tunisia (X units), Kenya (X units) and Egypt (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -7.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Angola (+42.1%), Morocco (+42.1%), Mauritius (+27.5%), Kenya (+21.8%), Egypt (+17.8%) and Tunisia (+6.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +42.1% from 2012-2022. Morocco (+13 p.p.), Mauritius (+4.6 p.p.), Angola (+3.6 p.p.), Kenya (+3.1 p.p.), Egypt (+2.3 p.p.) and Tunisia (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -24% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressor supplier in Africa, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+46.5% per year) and Angola (+30.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. Export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressors increased by +24.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 24%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Turbo, Rotary and Reciporating Displacement Compressors

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressors in Africa soared to X units, jumping by 23% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressors contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mozambique dominates compressors structure, accounting for X units, which was near 74% of total imports in 2022. South Africa (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X units). All these countries together held near 11% share of total imports. Algeria (X units) and Nigeria (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressor imports into Mozambique stood at +22.0%. At the same time, Nigeria (+24.1%), Algeria (+18.0%), South Africa (+4.5%) and Egypt (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +24.1% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mozambique (+28 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Egypt (-9.2 p.p.) and South Africa (-12.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest turbo, rotary and reciporating displacement compressor importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X), together accounting for 49% of total imports.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +16.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -20.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 181% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (-1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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