Africa: Microscope Market 2025

Microscope Market Size in Africa

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the African microscope market, when its value increased by 28% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Microscope Production in Africa

In value terms, microscope production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 672% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Microscope Exports

Exports in Africa

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of microscopes and diffraction apparatus increased by 109% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 124%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, microscope exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 294% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, reaching X units, which was near 85% of total exports in 2021. Botswana (X units), Swaziland (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Egypt (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to microscope exports from South Africa stood at -33.4%. At the same time, Botswana (+43.5%), Egypt (+20.1%) and Tunisia (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +43.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Swaziland (-12.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Botswana, Swaziland, Tunisia and Egypt increased by +3.9, +3.3, +2.3 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest microscope supplier in Africa, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with an 11% share.

In South Africa, microscope exports plunged by an average annual rate of -21.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+26.4% per year) and Botswana (+79.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -70% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 218% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while South Africa ($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 (+17.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Microscope Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of microscopes and diffraction apparatus decreased by -14.9% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, microscope imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of microscope imports in 2021 were Kenya (X units), Algeria (X units), Nigeria (X units) and Uganda (X units), together reaching 55% of total import. South Africa (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (X units), Morocco (X units) and Ghana (X units). All these countries together took approx. 21% share of total imports. Egypt (X units), Cameroon (X units), Tanzania (X units) and Mali (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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 +65.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported microscopes and diffraction apparatus in Africa, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled -16.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (-1.6% per year) and Morocco (+29.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Kenya ($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 (+28.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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