Africa: Portable Electric Lamp Market 2024

Portable Electric Lamp Market Size in Africa

The African portable electric lamp market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a tangible increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Portable Electric Lamp Production in Africa

In value terms, portable electric lamp production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Portable Electric Lamp Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of portable electric lamps increased by 3.8% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 72%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, portable electric lamp exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the key exporters of portable electric lamps in 2022, amounting to approx. 34% and 26% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Kenya (X units), generating a 17% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mauritius (X units), Guinea (X units), Liberia (X units), Rwanda (X units) and Burkina Faso (X units) - together made up 12% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of +29.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest portable electric lamp supplier in Africa, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to -2.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (+20.5% per year) and Mauritius (+28.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per unit), while Guinea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Portable Electric Lamp Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of portable electric lamps in Africa surged to X units, with an increase of 31% against the year before. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 275%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, portable electric lamp imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +86.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Burkina Faso (X units) and Nigeria (X units) were the major importers of portable electric lamps in Africa, together achieving 39% of total imports. Kenya (X units) held an 8.7% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (7.9%), Ethiopia (6.6%) and Cameroon (4.9%). Sudan (X units), Tanzania (X units), Angola (X units), Togo (X units), Djibouti (X units), Rwanda (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +28.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest portable electric lamp importing markets in Africa were Kenya ($X), Burkina Faso ($X) and Sudan ($X), with a combined 31% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +30.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 -14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 213% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Djibouti ($X per unit), while Togo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (+14.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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