Africa: Market for Non-Electronic Hydro-, Hygro-, Psychrometers 2025

Market Size for Non-Electronic Hydro-, Hygro-, Psychrometers in Africa

The African non-electronic hydro- and hygrometers market reduced to $X in 2021, waning by -6.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Electronic Hydro-, Hygro-, Psychrometers in Africa

In value terms, non-electronic hydro- and hygrometers production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Electronic Hydro-, Hygro-, Psychrometers

Exports in Africa

Non-electronic hydro- and hygrometers exports surged to X units in 2021, with an increase of 96% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-electronic hydro- and hygrometers exports fell to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +83.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tunisia dominates exports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2021. South Africa (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Tunisia increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Africa (+12.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +12.4% from 2012-2021. Tunisia (+5.6 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, the largest non-electronic hydro- and hygrometers supplying countries in Africa were Tunisia ($X) and South Africa ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, South Africa, with a CAGR of +7.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -52.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 121%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Tunisia amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (-1.5%).

Imports of Non-Electronic Hydro-, Hygro-, Psychrometers

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-electronic hydro-, hygro-, psychrometers increased by 26% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +69.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 86%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-electronic hydro- and hygrometers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +60.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ethiopia (X units), distantly followed by South Africa (X units), Nigeria (X units), Angola (X units), Tunisia (X units), Morocco (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) represented the main importers of non-electronic hydro-, hygro-, psychrometers, together generating 77% of total imports. The following importers - Algeria (X units), Mozambique (X units) and Botswana (X units) - together made up 8.3% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +28.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-electronic hydro- and hygrometers importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Ethiopia ($X), together comprising 52% of total imports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +29.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Zimbabwe ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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