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

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

For the eleventh year in a row, the African market for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.2% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under 1 kVA

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA decreased by -44.9% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 845%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 56%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Morocco (X units) and Tunisia (X units), together recording 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +32.7%).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +2.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 68% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a deep slump. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Morocco stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (-10.8%).

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under 1 kVA

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA decreased by -29.3% to X units for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 316% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X units) was the largest importer of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA, committing 62% of total imports. South Africa (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Algeria (X units). All these countries together held approx. 32% share of total imports. Egypt (X units) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into Tunisia increased at an average annual rate of +20.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Africa (+38.4%), Egypt (+25.5%) and Algeria (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +38.4% from 2012-2022. While the share of South Africa (+21 p.p.) and Tunisia (+7.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Algeria (-17 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Algeria ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 26% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +0.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 75% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Egypt ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (-10.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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