Africa: Market for Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers 2025

Market Size for Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in Africa

The African semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 5.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in Africa

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Exports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers exported in Africa surged to X units, increasing by 249% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 83%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 95% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Morocco (X units) and Tunisia (X units) - each accounted for a 4% share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tunisia (+83.0%) and Morocco (+65.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +83.0% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia increased by +40, +2.1 and +1.8 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine supplier in Africa, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In Egypt, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports shrank by an average annual rate of -17.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+0.6% per year) and Tunisia (+15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -76.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 247% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-19.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers increased by 214% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 395%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 177%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in imports structure, recording X units, which was near 91% of total imports in 2021. Morocco (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +18.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Morocco (+29.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +29.6% from 2012-2021. Nigeria (+8.5 p.p.) and Morocco (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers in Africa, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

In Nigeria, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports expanded at an average annual rate of +29.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -64.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 202%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure 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 Morocco ($X per unit), while Nigeria stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+9.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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