Africa: Sugar-Manufacturing Industrial Machinery Market 2024

Sugar-Manufacturing Industrial Machinery Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African sugar-manufacturing industrial machinery market increased by 1.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar-Manufacturing Industrial Machinery Production in Africa

In value terms, sugar-manufacturing industrial machinery production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar-Manufacturing Industrial Machinery Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of industrial machinery for the manufacture or preparation of sugar decreased by -88.5% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 616%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, sugar-manufacturing industrial machinery exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 662%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which recorded 39% of total exports. Uganda (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Zambia (X units). All these countries together took near 53% share of total exports. Nigeria (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +40.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest sugar-manufacturing industrial machinery supplier in Africa, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled -9.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+21.8% per year) and Zambia (+25.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 158% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Egypt ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sugar-Manufacturing Industrial Machinery Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of industrial machinery for the manufacture or preparation of sugar decreased by -23.8% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 200%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar-manufacturing industrial machinery imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tanzania dominates imports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 68% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X units), Uganda (X units) and Mozambique (X units), together creating a 19% share of total imports. Algeria (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

Tanzania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the industrial machinery for the manufacture or preparation of sugar imports, with a CAGR of +62.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (+16.6%), Algeria (+14.7%) and Nigeria (+12.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Uganda (-15.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tanzania (+67 p.p.), Nigeria (+7 p.p.), Mozambique (+4.1 p.p.) and Algeria (+2.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Uganda saw its share reduced by -10.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported industrial machinery for the manufacture or preparation of sugar in Africa, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tanzania amounted to +70.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (-5.8% per year) and Algeria (+13.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 52% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 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 ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+11.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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