Africa: Market for Hydraulic Pumps (Gear or Vane) and other Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps 2025

Market Size for Hydraulic Pumps (Gear or Vane) and other Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps in Africa

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the African market for hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps, when its value decreased by -4.2% to $X. In general, consumption showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Hydraulic Pumps (Gear or Vane) and other Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps in Africa

In value terms, production of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 51%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Hydraulic Pumps (Gear or Vane) and other Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps

Exports in Africa

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps decreased by -23.1% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 127%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 59%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units) was the main exporter of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps, committing 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Congo (X units), achieving a 17% share of total exports. Namibia (X units), Ghana (X units), Tanzania (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Nigeria (X units) took a little share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps. At the same time, Congo (+89.7%), Tanzania (+32.8%), Namibia (+26.0%), Tunisia (+20.0%) and Ghana (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Congo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +89.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Nigeria (-20.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Congo (+16 p.p.), South Africa (+11 p.p.), Namibia (+2.5 p.p.), Tanzania (+2.1 p.p.) and Tunisia (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Nigeria saw its share reduced by -8.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest hydraulic pump (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pump supplier in Africa, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 3% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +14.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (+4.3% per year) and Namibia (+23.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 95% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a strong increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Congo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+13.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Hydraulic Pumps (Gear or Vane) and other Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps were imported in Africa; surging by 6% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 71%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps in 2021 were South Africa (X units), Libya (X units), Morocco (X units), Ghana (X units) and Nigeria (X units), together reaching 62% of total import. Algeria (X units) took a 4.7% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (4.7%). Tunisia (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Tanzania (X units), Angola (X units), Sudan (X units) and Kenya (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +39.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hydraulic pump (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pump importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Algeria ($X), together comprising 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Nigeria, Ghana, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Kenya, Angola, Tanzania, Sudan and Ethiopia, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +31.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, surging by 12% against the previous year. Import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps increased by +19.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform