Africa: Market for Ballasts For Discharge Lamps Or Tubes 2025

Market Size for Ballasts For Discharge Lamps Or Tubes in Africa

The African ballast for discharge lamp market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ballasts For Discharge Lamps Or Tubes in Africa

In value terms, ballast for discharge lamp production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ballasts For Discharge Lamps Or Tubes

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes were exported in Africa; dropping by -82.2% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, ballast for discharge lamp exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 39%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X units) represented the largest exporter of ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes, creating 66% of total exports. South Africa (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Tunisia (8.8%) and Egypt (6.8%).

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes exports, with a CAGR of +18.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (-7.5%) and Tunisia (-30.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco, South Africa and Egypt increased by +63, +7 and +5.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest ballast for discharge lamp supplier in Africa, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at -5.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (-2.6% per year) and Egypt (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, rising by 69% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Morocco ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Ballasts For Discharge Lamps Or Tubes

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ballast for discharge lamp imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 9% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X units) and Tunisia (X units) represented the main importers of ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes in Africa, together making up 72% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X units), creating an 11% share of total imports. The following importers - Morocco (X units), South Africa (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Nigeria (X units) - together made up 11% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ballast for discharge lamp importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Algeria ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. South Africa, Tunisia, Morocco and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +7.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, declining by -29.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 16%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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