Africa: Fluorescent Discharge Lamps Market 2024

Fluorescent Discharge Lamps Market Size in Africa

The African fluorescent discharge lamps market declined to $X in 2021, shrinking by -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a deep slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fluorescent Discharge Lamps Production in Africa

In value terms, fluorescent discharge lamps production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Fluorescent Discharge Lamps Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of fluorescent discharge lamps in Africa declined sharply to X units, with a decrease of -39.9% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorescent discharge lamps exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units) was the key exporter of fluorescent discharge lamps, constituting 58% of total exports. Morocco (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tunisia (X units). All these countries together held near 28% share of total exports. Egypt (X units) and Ghana (X units) held a little share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of fluorescent discharge lamps. Morocco (-1.8%), Tunisia (-9.1%), Ghana (-11.8%) and Egypt (-18.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+50 p.p.), Morocco (+17 p.p.) and Tunisia (+4.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest fluorescent discharge lamps supplier in Africa, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 8.4% share.

In South Africa, fluorescent discharge lamps exports shrank by an average annual rate of -8.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (-20.5% per year) and Morocco (-8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 65%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Morocco ($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 (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Fluorescent Discharge Lamps Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of fluorescent discharge lamps were imported in Africa; which is down by -15.1% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorescent discharge lamps imports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units), followed by Nigeria (X units), Angola (X units), Algeria (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Senegal (X units) and Libya (X units) were the largest importers of fluorescent discharge lamps, together committing 62% of total imports. Mozambique (X units), Ghana (X units), Tunisia (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Mauritania (X units) and Morocco (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Libya ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 35% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Mozambique, Ghana, Angola, Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania, Tunisia, Morocco, Ethiopia and Senegal, which together accounted for a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mauritania, with a CAGR of +21.5%, 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 2021, shrinking by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per unit), while Senegal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+12.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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