Africa: Liquid Supply Meter Market 2025

Liquid Supply Meter Market Size in Africa

The African liquid supply meter market declined to $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Liquid Supply Meter Production in Africa

In value terms, liquid supply meter production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +2.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Liquid Supply Meter Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of liquid supply or production meters were finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, liquid supply meter exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X units) and South Africa (X units) dominates exports structure, together committing 92% of total exports. Angola (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +64.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Angola ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +64.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -24.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($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 (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Liquid Supply Meter Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of liquid supply or production meters increased by 50% to X units in 2021. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, liquid supply meter imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 32%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X units) and Egypt (X units) represented roughly 33% of total imports in 2021. Lesotho (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Kenya (X units) and Nigeria (X units). All these countries together took near 35% share of total imports. Ethiopia (X units), Morocco (X units), Somalia (X units), South Africa (X units) and Chad (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 key importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +54.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest liquid supply meter importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising 33% of total imports. Tanzania, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Chad and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +22.5%, 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, falling by -17.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Lesotho ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chad (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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