Africa: Market for Non-Electronic Instruments For Measuring Or Checking Variables Of Liquids Or Gases 2025

Market Size for Non-Electronic Instruments For Measuring Or Checking Variables Of Liquids Or Gases in Africa

After three years of growth, the African market for non-electronic instruments for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases decreased by -31.4% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a dramatic decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Electronic Instruments For Measuring Or Checking Variables Of Liquids Or Gases in Africa

In value terms, non-electronic liquid or gas measurer production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +9.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 61%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Non-Electronic Instruments For Measuring Or Checking Variables Of Liquids Or Gases

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-electronic instruments for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases were finally on the rise to reach X units after six years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 113%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-electronic liquid or gas measurer exports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units) represented the main exporter of non-electronic instruments for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases, achieving 78% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X units), constituting a 10% share of total exports. Morocco (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -47.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Morocco (+27.3%) and Tunisia (+20.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +27.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tunisia and Morocco increased by +10 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest non-electronic liquid or gas measurer supplier in Africa, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -2.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+23.5% per year) and Morocco (+26.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -46% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 9,746% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while South Africa ($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 (+86.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Electronic Instruments For Measuring Or Checking Variables Of Liquids Or Gases

Imports in Africa

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of non-electronic instruments for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases decreased by -52.4% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-electronic liquid or gas measurer imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 92%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the key importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at 36% of total imports. South Africa (X units) held a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Algeria (8.4%), Angola (6.2%), Rwanda (6%) and Zimbabwe (4.5%). The following importers - Morocco (X units), Tanzania (X units), Libya (X units), Senegal (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Ghana (X units) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-electronic liquid or gas measurer imports into Nigeria stood at +15.4%. At the same time, Rwanda (+24.3%), Senegal (+20.6%), Cote d'Ivoire (+6.4%), Ghana (+4.4%), Zimbabwe (+3.9%), Algeria (+3.1%) and Libya (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +24.3% from 2012-2021. Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tanzania (-4.8%), Angola (-9.5%) and South Africa (-46.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+36 p.p.), Algeria (+8.2 p.p.), Rwanda (+5.9 p.p.), Angola (+5.7 p.p.), Zimbabwe (+4.4 p.p.), Morocco (+4.1 p.p.), Tanzania (+2.9 p.p.), Senegal (+2.8 p.p.), Libya (+2.8 p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (+1.8 p.p.) and Ghana (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -87.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Algeria ($X) and Nigeria ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 43% share of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +14.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 134% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 6,404% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Rwanda ($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 (+78.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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