Africa: Network Communications Equipment Market 2024

Network Communications Equipment Market Size in Africa

The African network communications equipment market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Network Communications Equipment Production in Africa

In value terms, network communications equipment production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 26%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Network Communications Equipment Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of network communications equipment in Africa contracted to X units, falling by -8% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 382%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, network communications equipment exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 149%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tunisia dominates exports structure, reaching X units, which was near 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), making up an 8.7% share of total exports.

Tunisia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the network communications equipment exports, with a CAGR of +46.5% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa (-10.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tunisia increased by +83 percentage points.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest network communications equipment supplier in Africa, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In Tunisia, network communications equipment exports increased at an average annual rate of +60.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 40% 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 Tunisia stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+9.3%).

Network Communications Equipment Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of network communications equipment imported in Africa fell rapidly to X units, with a decrease of -17.9% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, network communications equipment imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the major importer of network communications equipment in Africa, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was near 41% of total imports in 2022. Egypt (X units) took a 21% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (5.6%). The following importers - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Tunisia (X units), Tanzania (X units), Kenya (X units) and Algeria (X units) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported network communications equipment in Africa, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 5.5% share.

In South Africa, network communications equipment imports shrank by an average annual rate of -9.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-11.8% per year) and Tunisia (+23.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, surging by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Algeria ($X per unit), while Egypt ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+13.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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