Africa: Market for Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA to 16 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA to 16 kVA in Africa

The African market for electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 34% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild descent. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA to 16 kVA

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA exported in Africa soared to X units, picking up by 248% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 2,768% 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 non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted temperate growth. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X units), Mozambique (X units) and Tunisia (X units), together recording 73% of total export. Namibia (X units) held a 5.8% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Seychelles (5.2%) and Gabon (4.7%). Zimbabwe (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Seychelles (with a CAGR of +109.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA supplier in Africa, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 3.1% share.

In South Africa, exports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA expanded at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (+0.4% per year) and Namibia (+9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -38.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 3,220%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA to 16 kVA

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA in Africa soared to X units, growing by 189% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,274%. 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 non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Niger was the key importer of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA in Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X units, which was near 32% of total imports in 2022. Gabon (X units) took a 9.9% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (9.9%), Tunisia (8.1%), Egypt (6.9%), Algeria (6.5%) and Senegal (5.1%). Mozambique (X units), Angola (X units), South Africa (X units), Nigeria (X units), Mali (X units) and Ghana (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Niger was also the fastest-growing in terms of the electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA imports, with a CAGR of +147.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (+54.2%), Mozambique (+38.1%), Gabon (+35.7%), Senegal (+34.4%) and Morocco (+30.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Egypt and Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (-1.1%), Nigeria (-1.9%), South Africa (-11.0%), Algeria (-11.8%) and Ghana (-21.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Niger (+32 p.p.), Gabon (+9.3 p.p.), Morocco (+9 p.p.), Senegal (+4.7 p.p.), Mozambique (+2.9 p.p.) and Mali (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tunisia, South Africa, Ghana and Algeria saw its share reduced by -2.8%, -6.4%, -21.5% and -23.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Niger ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Niger, with a CAGR of +90.2%, 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 2022, declining by -22.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 2,949%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per unit), while Gabon ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+11.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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