Africa: Orthopedic Prosthetics Market 2024

Orthopedic Prosthetics Market Size in Africa

The African orthopedic prosthetics market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +57.6% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Orthopedic Prosthetics Production in Africa

In value terms, orthopedic prosthetics production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orthopedic Prosthetics Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of artificial parts of the body (excl. artificial teeth and dental fittings and artificial joints) increased by 0.8% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orthopedic prosthetics exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) was the key exporter of artificial parts of the body (excl. artificial teeth and dental fittings and artificial joints), making up 63% of total exports. Mauritius (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Morocco (X units) and Egypt (X units). All these countries together took approx. 32% share of total exports. Tunisia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to orthopedic prosthetics exports from South Africa stood at +6.1%. At the same time, Egypt (+52.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +52.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Morocco (-15.0%), Tunisia (-19.2%) and Mauritius (-22.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Egypt increased by +53 and +5.3 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest orthopedic prosthetics supplier in Africa, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 5.9% share.

In South Africa, orthopedic prosthetics exports increased at an average annual rate of +20.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+56.8% per year) and Mauritius (-26.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 51% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while Morocco ($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 (+13.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orthopedic Prosthetics Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of artificial parts of the body (excl. artificial teeth and dental fittings and artificial joints) imported in Africa soared to X units, with an increase of 41% against the year before. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orthopedic prosthetics imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period 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 2018 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) was the major importer of artificial parts of the body (excl. artificial teeth and dental fittings and artificial joints), constituting 57% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X units), Egypt (X units) and Tunisia (X units), together comprising a 22% share of total imports. Algeria (X units), Libya (X units), Tanzania (X units), Niger (X units) and Mauritius (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Niger (+86.7%), Tanzania (+28.9%), Libya (+8.0%), Morocco (+3.1%), Tunisia (+2.2%) and Mauritius (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Niger emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +86.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Algeria (-3.8%) and Egypt (-12.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+17 p.p.), Niger (+2.4 p.p.) and Tanzania (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Algeria (-3.5 p.p.) and Egypt (-22.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest orthopedic prosthetics importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Tunisia ($X), together comprising 65% of total imports. Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Mauritius, Tanzania and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Niger, with a CAGR of +20.2%, saw 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, shrinking by -22.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 50%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

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 Egypt ($X per unit), while Niger ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+18.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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