Africa: Non-Lawn Mower Market 2025

Non-Lawn Mower Market Size in Africa

The African non-lawn mower market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Lawn Mower Production in Africa

In value terms, non-lawn mower production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Lawn Mower Exports

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 81% of total exports in 2021. Sierra Leone (X units) held a 5% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (4.9%). Zambia (X units) and Swaziland (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-lawn mower exports from South Africa stood at -15.5%. At the same time, Sierra Leone (+38.3%), Swaziland (+23.1%) and Morocco (+9.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sierra Leone emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +38.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Zambia (-9.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Sierra Leone (+4.9 p.p.), Morocco (+4.4 p.p.) and Swaziland (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-3.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest non-lawn mower supplier in Africa, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sierra Leone ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at -3.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sierra Leone (+40.4% per year) and Morocco (+12.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per unit), while Zambia ($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 (+13.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Lawn Mower Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of non-lawn mowers and cutter bars imported in Africa surged to X units, growing by 17% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-lawn mower imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 2013 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units), distantly followed by Nigeria (X units), Morocco (X units) and Kenya (X units) represented the major importers of non-lawn mowers and cutter bars, together making up 71% of total imports. The following importers - Tunisia (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Algeria (X units), Libya (X units), Senegal (X units) and Egypt (X units) - together made up 18% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +30.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-lawn mowers and cutter bars in Africa, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +3.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+1.6% per year) and Nigeria (+14.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 3.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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