Africa: Market for Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers 2025

Market Size for Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers in Africa

The African road tractor for semi-trailer market rose sharply to $X in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers in Africa

In value terms, road tractor for semi-trailer production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 180%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of road tractors for semi-trailers were exported in Africa; jumping by 62% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, road tractor for semi-trailer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2021. Burkina Faso (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to road tractor for semi-trailer exports from South Africa stood at +20.3%. At the same time, Burkina Faso (+42.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +42.8% from 2012-2021. South Africa (+22 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest road tractor for semi-trailer supplier in Africa, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to +16.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -8.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Burkina Faso totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burkina Faso (+18.0%).

Imports of Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of road tractors for semi-trailers increased by 31% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, road tractor for semi-trailer imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of road tractor for semi-trailer imports in 2021 were Libya (X units), Tanzania (X units), Egypt (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Guinea (X units), Kenya (X units), Ghana (X units), Morocco (X units), Sudan (X units), Nigeria (X units), Zambia (X units) and Mali (X units), together finishing at 73% of total import. Mozambique (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of +29.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest road tractor for semi-trailer importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Egypt ($X), together accounting for 27% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Libya, Mozambique, Guinea, Sudan and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +27.1%, 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 2021, dropping by -18.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while Libya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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