Africa: Market for Digital Data Processing Machines: Presented In The Form Of Systems 2024

Market Size for Digital Data Processing Machines: Presented In The Form Of Systems in Africa

After two years of decline, the African digital data processing machine market increased by 11% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -29.4% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Digital Data Processing Machines: Presented In The Form Of Systems in Africa

In value terms, digital data processing machine production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Digital Data Processing Machines: Presented In The Form Of Systems

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of digital data processing machines: presented in the form of systems in Africa shrank notably to X units, reducing by -28% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 43%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, digital data processing machine exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporting country with an export of around X units, which amounted to 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X units), generating a 12% share of total exports. Ethiopia (X units), Kenya (X units), Swaziland (X units), Congo (X units) and Tanzania (X units) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -19.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tanzania (+54.3%), Senegal (+25.3%), Swaziland (+7.2%) and Congo (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +54.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Ethiopia (-5.5%) and Kenya (-15.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Senegal (+12 p.p.), Ethiopia (+1.8 p.p.), Swaziland (+1.6 p.p.) and Tanzania (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -15.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest digital data processing machine supplier in Africa, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 2.5% share.

In South Africa, digital data processing machine exports shrank by an average annual rate of -12.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (-21.0% per year) and Senegal (+11.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 9.4% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, digital data processing machine export price increased by +70.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Digital Data Processing Machines: Presented In The Form Of Systems

Imports in Africa

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of digital data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, when their volume increased by 18% to X units. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 31% 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, digital data processing machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X units), Morocco (X units) and Kenya (X units) represented roughly 49% of total imports in 2021. Algeria (X units) held a 7.6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (4.9%). Uganda (X units), Cameroon (X units), Egypt (X units), Tunisia (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Lesotho (X units) and Togo (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Togo (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest digital data processing machine importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for 42% of total imports. Uganda, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Ghana, Tunisia, Cameroon, Egypt, Togo and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Uganda, with a CAGR of +12.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Uganda ($X per unit), while Lesotho ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+9.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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