Africa: Market for Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus 2025

Market Size for Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus in Africa

The African market for electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus fell to $X in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus in Africa

In value terms, electric burglar or fire alarm production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 increased by +19.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus in Africa skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 80% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electric burglar or fire alarm exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tunisia represented the major exporter of electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X units, which was near 66% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), creating a 32% share of total exports.

Tunisia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus exports, with a CAGR of +68.6% from 2012 to 2021. South Africa (-16.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tunisia increased by +66 percentage points.

In value terms, the largest electric burglar or fire alarm supplying countries in Africa were Tunisia ($X) and South Africa ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +18.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Tunisia stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.2%).

Imports of Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electric burglar or fire alarm imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor 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

Egypt (X units) and South Africa (X units) were the largest importers of electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus in 2021, finishing at near 19% and 17% of total imports, respectively. Botswana (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X units), Morocco (X units) and Ethiopia (X units). All these countries together took approx. 30% share of total imports. Angola (X units), Nigeria (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Libya (X units), Zambia (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Ghana (X units) 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 Egypt (with a CAGR of +22.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of +20.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+12.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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