Africa: Non-Electric Motor Handtools Market 2025

Non-Electric Motor Handtools Market Size in Africa

After five years of growth, the African non-electric motor handtools market decreased by -3.3% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Non-Electric Motor Handtools Production in Africa

In value terms, non-electric motor handtools production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 148%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Electric Motor Handtools Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of handtools, hydraulic or with a self-contained non-electric motor exported in Africa dropped to X units, reducing by -5% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +22.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-electric motor handtools exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 89% of total exports in 2022. Tunisia (X units) and Namibia (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-electric motor handtools exports from South Africa stood at +3.6%. At the same time, Tunisia (+20.3%) and Namibia (+11.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +20.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of South Africa (+4.6 p.p.) and Tunisia (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest non-electric motor handtools supplier in Africa, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

In South Africa, non-electric motor handtools exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (-6.0% per year) and Tunisia (-24.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-4.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Non-Electric Motor Handtools Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of handtools, hydraulic or with a self-contained non-electric motor decreased by -8.2% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +64.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 46%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, non-electric motor handtools imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, reaching X units, which was near 61% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X units), constituting a 5.2% share of total imports. Namibia (X units), Nigeria (X units), Morocco (X units), Algeria (X units), Libya (X units) and Mauritius (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-electric motor handtools imports into South Africa stood at +5.9%. At the same time, Namibia (+18.8%), Egypt (+18.6%), Nigeria (+13.3%), Morocco (+13.1%), Mauritius (+12.6%) and Libya (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +18.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Algeria (-3.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt, Namibia and Nigeria increased by +3.4, +2.8 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported handtools, hydraulic or with a self-contained non-electric motor in Africa, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (-0.2% per year) and Morocco (+3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Algeria ($X per unit), while Egypt ($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 (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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