Africa: Calendering Machine Market 2024

Calendering Machine Market Size in Africa

The African calendering machine market rose significantly to $X in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted resilient growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Calendering Machine Production in Africa

In value terms, calendering machine production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Calendering Machine Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, calendering machine exports in Africa fell dramatically to X units, waning by -60% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 993%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calendering machine exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which amounted to 50% of total exports. Tunisia (X units) held a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Botswana (6.2%), Ethiopia (6.2%), Morocco (6.2%), Swaziland (6.2%) and Egypt (6.2%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to calendering machine exports from South Africa stood at -2.4%. Botswana, Swaziland and Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Tunisia (-3.1%), Ethiopia (-7.4%) and Egypt (-26.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+22 p.p.), Tunisia (+7.6 p.p.), Botswana (+3.5 p.p.), Swaziland (+3.5 p.p.) and Morocco (+3.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Egypt saw its share reduced by -38.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest calendering machine supplier in Africa, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to -18.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (-10.8% per year) and Morocco (+12.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -24.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 556% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while Ethiopia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+21.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Calendering Machine Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, calendering machine imports in Africa was estimated at X units, picking up by 8.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 148%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calendering machine imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X units) and South Africa (X units) were the key importers of calendering and rolling machines in 2021, reaching approx. 31% and 29% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X units), Uganda (X units) and Angola (X units), together achieving a 20% share of total imports. The following importers - Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Morocco (X units) - each accounted for a 7.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uganda (with a CAGR of +62.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported calendering and rolling machines in Africa, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 3.2% share.

In Nigeria, calendering machine imports increased at an average annual rate of +35.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-0.3% per year) and Egypt (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 194% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 255% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+15.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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