Africa - Computing Machinery and Parts and Accessories Thereof - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Computing Machinery Exports
Exports in Africa
In 2021, overseas shipments of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof increased by 8.1% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, computing machinery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
South Africa represented the major exporter of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 55% of total exports in 2021. Morocco (X tons) held a 21% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (8.3%). The following exporters - Nigeria (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) - each recorded a 3.2% share of total exports.
Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -12.6% from 2012 to 2021. Cameroon (-2.4%), Morocco (-3.6%), Nigeria (-7.1%) and Tunisia (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Morocco and Tunisia increased by +11 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest computing machinery supplier in Africa, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 6% share.
In South Africa, computing machinery exports shrank by an average annual rate of -2.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (-9.0% per year) and Morocco (-2.2% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, computing machinery export price increased by +13.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+11.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Computing Machinery Imports
Imports in Africa
In 2021, approx. X tons of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof were imported in Africa; picking up by 12% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, computing machinery imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
Nigeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the largest importers of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof in 2021, recording near 26% and 17% of total imports, respectively. Morocco (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 7% share, followed by Algeria (6.1%) and Ghana (4.5%). The following importers - Kenya (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Libya (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - together made up 22% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +1.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.
In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof in Africa, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 6.5% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at -2.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+1.1% per year) and Morocco (+1.8% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 1,037% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+58.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the computing machinery market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 26201100 - Laptop PCs and palm-top organisers
- Prodcom 26201300 - Desk top PCs
- Prodcom 26201400 - Digital data processing machines: presented in the form of systems
- Prodcom 26201500 - Other digital automatic data processing machines whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following units: storage units, input/output units
- Prodcom 26201640 - Printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network (excluding printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other components, and
- Prodcom 26201650 - Keyboards
- Prodcom 26201660 - Other input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing
- Prodcom 26201700 - Monitors and projectors, principally used in an automatic data processing system
- Prodcom 26201800 - Machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network
- Prodcom 26202100 - Storage units
- Prodcom 26203000 - Other units of automatic data processing machines (excluding network communications equipment (e.g. hubs, routers, g ateways) for LANs and WANs and sound, video, network and similar cards for automatic data processing machines)
- Prodcom 26204000 - Parts and accessories of the machines of HS
- Prodcom 28232600 - Parts and accessories of printers of HS
- Prodcom 26122000 - Network communications equipment (e.g. hubs, routers, g ateways) for LANs and WANs and sound, video, network and similar cards for automatic data processing machines
- Prodcom 269900Z0 - Other units of automatic data processing machines
Country coverage:
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Western Sahara
- South Sudan
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in Africa, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Western Sahara
- South Sudan
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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