Africa: Market for Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers 2024

Market Size for Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers in Africa

The African mechanical hand floor sweeper market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by 1.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers in Africa

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers exported in Africa shrank dramatically to X units, with a decrease of -25.2% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which accounted for 54% of total exports. Egypt (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 19% share, followed by Tunisia (19%). Kenya (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mechanical hand floor sweeper exports from South Africa stood at +5.9%. At the same time, Kenya (+49.4%) and Egypt (+7.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +49.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (-11.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Egypt and Kenya increased by +28, +11 and +2.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest mechanical hand floor sweeper supplier in Africa, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+8.5% per year) and Tunisia (-11.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 42%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($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 (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers decreased by -5.2% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable expansion 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, imports increased by +35.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of mechanical hand floor sweeper imports in 2022 were Nigeria (X units), Ghana (X units), South Africa (X units), Morocco (X units), Senegal (X units), Equatorial Guinea (X units), Libya (X units), Algeria (X units), Egypt (X units), Angola (X units), Kenya (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units), together accounting for 69% of total import. Somalia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Ghana ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 30% of total imports. Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Algeria, Senegal, Kenya, Angola, Libya, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +32.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -2.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mechanical hand floor sweeper import price increased by +12.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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