Africa: Centrifugal Cream Separator Market 2024

Centrifugal Cream Separator Market Size in Africa

The African centrifugal cream separator market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 52% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Centrifugal Cream Separator Production in Africa

In value terms, centrifugal cream separator production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2.9%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Centrifugal Cream Separator Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of centrifugal cream separators decreased by -18.2% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, centrifugal cream separator exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 413% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X units) represented roughly 98% of total exports in 2021.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the centrifugal cream separators exports, with a CAGR of +14.6% from 2012 to 2021. South Africa (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest centrifugal cream separator supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at -8.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, waning by -44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 204%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -20.1% per year.

Centrifugal Cream Separator Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of centrifugal cream separators imported in Africa fell notably to X units, waning by -15.8% against 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 154%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, centrifugal cream separator imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mozambique represented the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which accounted for 65% of total imports. South Africa (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Egypt (11%) and Nigeria (5.7%). Burkina Faso (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to centrifugal cream separator imports into Mozambique stood at +56.7%. At the same time, Nigeria (+59.0%), Burkina Faso (+43.8%) and South Africa (+16.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +59.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Egypt (-14.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mozambique (+63 p.p.), South Africa (+7.2 p.p.), Nigeria (+5.6 p.p.) and Burkina Faso (+3.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Egypt (-59.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported centrifugal cream separators in Africa, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 4.8% share.

In Nigeria, centrifugal cream separator imports increased at an average annual rate of +60.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (-16.8% per year) and South Africa (-6.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 192% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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