Africa: Market for Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) 2025

Market Size for Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) in Africa

The African market for diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.2% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) in Africa

In value terms, production of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 63% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft)

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) were exported in Africa; falling by -6% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in aircraft) structure, finishing at X units, which was near 83% of total exports in 2022. Morocco (X units), Zambia (X units) and Botswana (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) exports from South Africa stood at +8.7%. At the same time, Botswana (+22.7%) and Morocco (+21.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +22.7% from 2012-2022. Zambia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of South Africa (+29 p.p.) and Morocco (+3.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) supplier in Africa, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a 4.6% share.

In South Africa, exports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) expanded at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+47.0% per year) and Zambia (-3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 181%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+20.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft)

Imports in Africa

For the third consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft), which increased by 55% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Egypt was the major importer of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) in Africa, with the volume of imports finishing at X units, which was near 45% of total imports in 2022. South Africa (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Botswana (X units), Kenya (X units) and Morocco (X units). All these countries together held approx. 34% share of total imports. The following importers - Mali (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Mozambique (X units) - each reached a 5.7% share of total imports.

Imports into Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +17.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Botswana (+36.3%), Mali (+24.8%), South Africa (+12.9%), Kenya (+6.9%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +36.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mozambique (-3.4%) and Morocco (-4.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt, Botswana, South Africa and Mali increased by +23, +5.2, +5 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) in Africa, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 2.9% share.

In South Africa, imports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) expanded at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (-3.3% per year) and Morocco (-8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -29.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 57% against the previous year. The level of import peaked 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 ($X per unit), while Egypt ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+21.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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