Africa: Market for Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA 2025

Market Size for Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA in Africa

The African market for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA rose modestly to $X in 2021, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under X kVA in Africa

In value terms, production of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 81%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA

Exports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA exported in Africa skyrocketed to X units, growing by 130% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 158% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 39%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in kVA structure, amounting to X units, which was near 86% of total exports in 2021. Nigeria (X units), Morocco (X units) and Burkina Faso (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output under X kVA exports from South Africa stood at +14.7%. At the same time, Burkina Faso (+75.4%), Morocco (+19.3%) and Nigeria (+7.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +75.4% from 2012-2021. South Africa (+28 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 ($X) remains the largest diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output under X kVA supplier in Africa, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Burkina Faso, with a 3% share.

In South Africa, exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA shrank by an average annual rate of -4.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+18.2% per year) and Burkina Faso (+130.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -45.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 328%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burkina Faso (+31.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA

Imports in Africa

In 2021, imports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kva in Africa expanded rapidly to X units, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Libya (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Nigeria (X units), South Africa (X units), Kenya (X units), Mozambique (X units), Tanzania (X units), Ghana (X units), Sierra Leone (X units), Cameroon (X units), Liberia (X units) and Algeria (X units) represented roughly 70% of total imports in 2021. Mali (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +44.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output under X kVA importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Libya ($X) and Ghana ($X), together accounting for 36% of total imports. These countries were followed by Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Cameroon, Mali, South Africa, Mozambique, Algeria, Sierra Leone and Liberia, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Among the main importing countries, Mali, with a CAGR of +19.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, leveling off in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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