Africa: Market for Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 kVA in Africa

The African market for electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 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 dropped notably to X units, reducing by -27.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporting country with an export of around X units, which finished at 55% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Zambia (X units) and Tanzania (X units), together mixing up a 31% share of total exports. Namibia (X units), Mozambique (X units) and Benin (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA exports from South Africa stood at -3.2%. At the same time, Benin (+60.8%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+35.0%), Zambia (+15.7%), Mozambique (+12.2%) and Namibia (+5.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +60.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (-3.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Mozambique and Benin increased by +17, +5.2, +1.9 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA supplier in Africa, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled -6.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (-17.3% per year) and Namibia (-9.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 69% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 85% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 (-2.9%), 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 16 kVA to 500 kVA

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA were imported in Africa; shrinking by -39.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 396%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA, namely Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Niger, Cote d'Ivoire, Rwanda, Angola and Zambia, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +51.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and Tanzania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 19% share of total imports. Ghana, Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Niger and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +27.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (-5.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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