Africa: Market for Drive-Axles with Differential and Non-Driving Axles 2025

Market Size for Drive-Axles with Differential and Non-Driving Axles in Africa

The African driving and non-driving axle market rose significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Drive-Axles with Differential and Non-Driving Axles in Africa

In value terms, driving and non-driving axle production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Drive-Axles with Differential and Non-Driving Axles

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of drive-axles with differential and non-driving axles increased by 42% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, driving and non-driving axle exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), achieving a 29% share of total exports. Tunisia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to driving and non-driving axle exports from South Africa stood at -11.5%. At the same time, Morocco (+47.9%) and Tunisia (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +47.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of Morocco (+29 p.p.) and Tunisia (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-31.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest driving and non-driving axle supplier in Africa, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

In South Africa, driving and non-driving axle exports plunged by an average annual rate of -7.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+33.1% per year) and Tunisia (-0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, driving and non-driving axle export price decreased by -10.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($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 (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Drive-Axles with Differential and Non-Driving Axles

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of drive-axles with differential and non-driving axles imported in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 20% on 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, driving and non-driving axle imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of driving and non-driving axle imports in 2021 were South Africa (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together finishing at 73% of total import. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), achieving a 5.8% share of total imports. Algeria (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Libya (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) took a little share 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 Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +58.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported drive-axles with differential and non-driving axles in Africa, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to +6.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-1.2% per year) and Morocco (+14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 17%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+11.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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