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Africa: Multitask Printer Market 2025

Multitask Printer Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African multitask printer market increased by 1.6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +2.4% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Multitask Printer Production in Africa

In value terms, multitask printer production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Multitask Printer Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of multitask printers, copymachines and facsimile machines was finally on the rise to reach X units after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, multitask printer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 92% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X units) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+22.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +22.9% from 2012-2022. Tanzania (+2.8 p.p.) and South Africa (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest multitask printer supplier in Africa, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

In South Africa, multitask printer exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -34.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 21%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-3.3%).

Multitask Printer Imports

Imports in Africa

Multitask printer imports was estimated at X units in 2022, with an increase of 14% on the year before. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -1.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, multitask printer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) represented the main importer of multitask printers, copymachines and facsimile machines, constituting 40% of total imports. Egypt (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 9.9% share, followed by Tunisia (9.5%), Nigeria (9.4%) and Morocco (5.4%). Algeria (X units), Mauritius (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Ghana (X units) and Angola (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+31.4%), Nigeria (+29.1%), Ghana (+19.2%), Morocco (+15.9%), Tunisia (+12.2%), Angola (+10.6%) and Mauritius (+5.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +31.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (-2.5%) and Algeria (-6.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+8.3 p.p.), Morocco (+5.4 p.p.), Tunisia (+5.1 p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa, Algeria and Egypt saw its share reduced by -7.2%, -8.2% and -8.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported multitask printers, copymachines and facsimile machines in Africa, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -2.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (+26.7% per year) and Morocco (+16.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Morocco ($X per unit), while Mauritius ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

South Africa constituted the country with the largest volume of multitask printer consumption, comprising approx. 40% of total volume. Moreover, multitask printer consumption in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Nigeria, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Morocco, with a 7.8% share.
Nigeria remains the largest multitask printer producing country in Africa, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, multitask printer production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mauritania, threefold.
In value terms, South Africa remains the largest multitask printer supplier in Africa, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco, with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 3.6% share.
In value terms, South Africa constitutes the largest market for imported multitask printers, copymachines and facsimile machines in Africa, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco, with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with an 8.2% share.
In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $11,868 per ton, growing by 41% against the previous year.
In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $11,030 per ton, increasing by 27% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the multitask printer market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 26201800 - Machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Benin
    • Botswana
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kenya
    • Lesotho
    • Liberia
    • Libya
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mayotte
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Reunion
    • Rwanda
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Sao Tome and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
    • Uganda
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
    • Cote d'Ivoire
    • Western Sahara
    • South Sudan
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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