Africa: Market for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA in Africa

In 2022, the African market for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA decreased by -6.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from X kVA - X kVA in Africa

In value terms, production of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kva - X kva in Africa soared to X units, rising by 697% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,415% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia represented the major exporter of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near 43% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 26% share, followed by Zimbabwe (8.6%), Kenya (5.1%) and Morocco (4.9%). Egypt (X units) and Libya (X units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +59.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 75% of total exports. Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main exporting countries, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +19.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -79.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 3,411%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA

Imports in Africa

Imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA surged to X units in 2022, growing by 332% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 4,351%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Uganda represented the largest importer of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA in Africa, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was near 33% of total imports in 2022. Ghana (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X units), Nigeria (X units), Zimbabwe (X units) and Kenya (X units). All these countries together held near 41% share of total imports. Mauritius (X units), Swaziland (X units), Zambia (X units), Burkina Faso (X units), Congo (X units) and Libya (X units) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Uganda increased at an average annual rate of +32.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Swaziland (+40.8%), Burkina Faso (+35.3%), Zimbabwe (+30.7%), Ghana (+22.7%), Congo (+19.2%), Zambia (+14.1%), Algeria (+9.9%) and Mauritius (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +40.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kenya (-2.9%), Nigeria (-6.5%) and Libya (-11.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uganda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Swaziland and Burkina Faso increased by +29, +9.4, +5.3, +3, +2.6 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Libya ($X), together accounting for 49% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +25.9%, saw 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 2022, declining by -56.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 4,009% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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