Africa: Crawler Dozer Market 2025

Crawler Dozer Market Size in Africa

The African crawler dozer market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Crawler Dozer Production in Africa

In value terms, crawler dozer production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Crawler Dozer Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of crawler dozers decreased by -24% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crawler dozer exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporter of crawler dozers in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near 35% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X units) and Morocco (X units), together constituting an 18% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Egypt (X units), Ghana (X units), Congo (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Burkina Faso (X units), Cameroon (X units), Zambia (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Senegal (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -21.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Namibia (+21.8%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+5.8%), Egypt (+2.3%) and Ghana (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +21.8% from 2012-2022. Congo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Morocco (-1.4%), Cote d'Ivoire (-3.1%), Senegal (-3.3%), Zambia (-3.3%), Cameroon (-4.0%), Tunisia (-5.7%) and Burkina Faso (-10.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Namibia (+13 p.p.), Morocco (+3.7 p.p.), Egypt (+3.1 p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (+2.9 p.p.), Ghana (+2.4 p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+2.3 p.p.), Congo (+2 p.p.) and Cameroon (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -47.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest crawler dozer supplier in Africa, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -20.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (+29.4% per year) and Egypt (+42.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per unit), while Ghana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+39.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crawler Dozer Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of crawler dozers were imported in Africa; with an increase of 22% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crawler dozer imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units), followed by South Africa (X units), Burkina Faso (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Ghana (X units) represented the major importers of crawler dozers, together comprising 49% of total imports. The following importers - Egypt (X units), Guinea (X units), Angola (X units), Cameroon (X units), Senegal (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Gabon (X units) and Ethiopia (X units) - together made up 26% 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 Nigeria (with a CAGR of +19.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported crawler dozers in Africa, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Burkina Faso, with an 8.3% share.

In South Africa, crawler dozer imports decreased by an average annual rate of -6.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (+9.9% per year) and Burkina Faso (+13.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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