Africa: Dry-Cleaning Machine Market 2024

Dry-Cleaning Machine Market Size in Africa

In 2021, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in the African dry-cleaning machine market, when its value decreased by -62.9% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Dry-Cleaning Machine Production in Africa

In value terms, dry-cleaning machine production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -21.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 90%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry-Cleaning Machine Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of dry-cleaning machines were finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 2,270% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry-cleaning machine exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 83% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Kenya (X units), Angola (X units), Mozambique (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Rwanda (X units) - together made up 16% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to dry-cleaning machine exports from South Africa stood at +8.5%. At the same time, Kenya (+16.7%), Angola (+13.0%) and Mauritius (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +16.7% from 2012-2021. Mozambique experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Rwanda (-27.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+15 p.p.), Mozambique (+3.3 p.p.), Kenya (+2.6 p.p.) and Rwanda (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest dry-cleaning machine supplier in Africa, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to -5.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+2.3% per year) and Angola (+39.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, falling by -65.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 839% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Mauritius ($X per unit), while Rwanda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+25.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Dry-Cleaning Machine Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of dry-cleaning machines were imported in Africa; dropping by -28.2% against 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry-cleaning machine imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 110%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of dry-cleaning machine imports in 2021 were South Africa (X units), Ethiopia (X units) and Nigeria (X units), together amounting to 72% of total import. Comoros (X units), Mozambique (X units), Gambia (X units), Malawi (X units) and Cameroon (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Comoros (with a CAGR of +35.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dry-cleaning machine importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Mozambique, Comoros, Malawi, Gambia and Cameroon, which together accounted for a further 1.3%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Gambia, with a CAGR of +46.1%, 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -50.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Cameroon ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Gambia (+14.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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