Africa: Semiconductor Thyristor Market 2024

Semiconductor Thyristor Market Size in Africa

The African semiconductor thyristor market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Semiconductor Thyristor Production in Africa

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Thyristor Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs were exported in Africa; which is down by -13.4% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 114%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 128%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X units) represented the major exporter of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs, committing 76% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), mixing up a 17% share of total exports. The following exporters - Namibia (X units) and Tunisia (X units) - together made up 5% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to semiconductor thyristor exports from Morocco stood at -21.0%. At the same time, Namibia (+28.7%), South Africa (+25.9%) and Tunisia (+6.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +28.7% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Namibia and Tunisia increased by +17, +2.7 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest semiconductor thyristor supplier in Africa, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 0.7% share.

In Morocco, semiconductor thyristor exports plunged by an average annual rate of -12.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+11.7% per year) and Namibia (+27.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 80%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Morocco ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Semiconductor Thyristor Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs in Africa contracted slightly to X units, waning by -2% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 296% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs, namely Egypt, Tunisia, Rwanda, South Africa and Algeria, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X units) and Nigeria (X units), together constituting a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of +39.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs in Africa, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 4% share.

In Egypt, semiconductor thyristor imports expanded at an average annual rate of +40.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-7.6% per year) and Tunisia (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, surging by 46% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 173%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Egypt ($X per unit), while Rwanda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+31.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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