Africa: Special Vehicle Body Market 2025

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African special vehicle body market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Production in Africa

In value terms, special vehicle body production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles exported in Africa skyrocketed to X units, increasing by X% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Kenya (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kenya increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest special vehicle body supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per unit), while South Africa amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units), distantly followed by Egypt (X units), Mozambique (X units), Sudan (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Tunisia (X units), Morocco (X units) and Algeria (X units) represented the main importers of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Sudan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bodies for special purpose motor vehicles in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Algeria amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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