Africa: Orthopaedic Appliances Market 2024

Orthopaedic Appliances Market Size in Africa

The African orthopaedic appliances market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.3% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Orthopaedic Appliances Production in Africa

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 45%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orthopaedic Appliances Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of orthopaedic appliances and splints were exported in Africa; with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Tunisia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the orthopaedic appliances and splints exports, with a CAGR of +13.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Africa (+6.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Tunisia (+4.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-2.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest orthopaedic appliances supplier in Africa, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tunisia amounted to +11.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tunisia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+6.3%).

Orthopaedic Appliances Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of orthopaedic appliances and splints were imported in Africa; rising by 4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 112%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +5.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the key importers of orthopaedic appliances and splints in 2022, recording approx. 31% and 29% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), making up a 10% share of total imports. The following importers - Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Libya (X tons) - together made up 16% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Botswana (with a CAGR of +78.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported orthopaedic appliances and splints in Africa, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya, with a 7.3% share.

In South Africa, orthopaedic appliances imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (+8.5% per year) and Libya (+6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 50%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Libya ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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