Africa: Air Conditioning Machine Market 2025

Air Conditioning Machine Market Size in Africa

The African air conditioning machine market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Air Conditioning Machine Production in Africa

In value terms, air conditioning machine production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 54%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Air Conditioning Machine Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of non-window or wall air conditioning machines in Africa skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 42% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 139%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, air conditioning machine exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X units) and South Africa (X units) prevails in exports structure, together generating 84% of total exports. Morocco (X units), Ethiopia (X units) and Tunisia (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 84% of total exports. Morocco and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.6%.

Ethiopia, with a CAGR of +27.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -10.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, air conditioning machine export price increased by +230.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 172%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Ethiopia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+14.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Air Conditioning Machine Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of non-window or wall air conditioning machines were imported in Africa; picking up by 17% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, air conditioning machine imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units), distantly followed by South Africa (X units), Morocco (X units), Egypt (X units) and Algeria (X units) represented the largest importers of non-window or wall air conditioning machines, together achieving 61% of total imports. Tunisia (X units), Senegal (X units), Ghana (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Mauritius (X units), Libya (X units), Angola (X units) and Ethiopia (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 42% share of total imports. South Africa, Tunisia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Cote d'Ivoire, Libya, Angola, Ghana, Mauritius and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ethiopia, with a CAGR of +21.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 2022, with a decrease of -13.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 14%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Angola (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform