Africa: Market for Machinery For Sorting, Mixing, Agglomerating, Shaping Or Moulding of Mined Solids 2025

Market Size for Machinery For Sorting, Mixing, Agglomerating, Shaping Or Moulding of Mined Solids in Africa

The African market for machinery for sorting, mixing, agglomerating, shaping or moulding of mined solids surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Machinery For Sorting, Mixing, Agglomerating, Shaping Or Moulding of Mined Solids in Africa

In value terms, production of machinery for sorting, mixing, agglomerating, shaping or moulding of mined solids soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 491% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Machinery For Sorting, Mixing, Agglomerating, Shaping Or Moulding of Mined Solids

Exports in Africa

Exports of machinery for sorting, mixing, agglomerating, shaping or moulding of mined solids skyrocketed to X units in 2022, surging by 18% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 1,478%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of machinery for sorting, mixing, agglomerating, shaping or moulding of mined solids expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) represented the largest exporter of machinery for sorting, mixing, agglomerating, shaping or moulding of mined solids, generating 46% of total exports. Zambia (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Congo (X units) and Egypt (X units). All these countries together held approx. 27% share of total exports. Botswana (X units), Mali (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Tunisia (X units), Morocco (X units), Angola (X units), Niger (X units) and Tanzania (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of machinery for sorting, mixing, agglomerating, shaping or moulding of mined solids. At the same time, Congo (+58.6%), Zambia (+49.2%), Botswana (+18.9%), Niger (+18.9%), Ethiopia (+13.4%), Egypt (+12.0%), Tanzania (+10.8%), Tunisia (+9.9%), Mali (+5.8%), Angola (+5.1%) and Morocco (+4.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Congo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +58.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Zambia, Congo, Egypt, Botswana and Ethiopia increased by +11, +7.8, +4.1, +3 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest machinery for sorting, mixing, agglomerating, shaping or moulding of mined solids supplier in Africa, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -3.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-1.1% per year) and Zambia (+19.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 1,253% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Ethiopia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (+11.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Machinery For Sorting, Mixing, Agglomerating, Shaping Or Moulding of Mined Solids

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of machinery for sorting, mixing, agglomerating, shaping or moulding of mined solids were imported in Africa; with a decrease of -15.6% on the previous year. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 73%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of machinery for sorting, mixing, agglomerating, shaping or moulding of mined solids expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Algeria was the largest importing country with an import of around X units, which reached 34% of total imports. Egypt (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Nigeria (7.3%) and South Africa (5.8%). Ghana (X units), Guinea (X units), Morocco (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Kenya (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Tanzania (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Senegal (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to machinery for sorting, mixing, agglomerating, shaping or moulding of mined solids imports into Algeria stood at +7.3%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+16.2%), Egypt (+15.4%), Senegal (+14.6%), Cote d'Ivoire (+12.5%), Guinea (+11.8%), Tunisia (+8.5%), Tanzania (+5.5%), Kenya (+4.6%) and Nigeria (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +16.2% from 2012-2022. Ghana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Morocco (-9.0%) and South Africa (-10.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Algeria and Egypt increased by +13 and +11 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Algeria ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 34% share of total imports. South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania, Guinea, Senegal and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +16.2%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, surging by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($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 (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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