Africa: Silencer Market 2025

Silencer Market Size in Africa

The African silencer market rose slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silencer Production in Africa

In value terms, silencer production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 38%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Silencer Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of silencers and exhaust pipes were exported in Africa; which is down by -4.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 48%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silencer exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the major exporter of silencers and exhaust pipes, creating 79% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), committing a 12% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -16.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (+55.9%) and Morocco (+32.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +55.9% from 2012-2022. While the share of Morocco (+12 p.p.) and Egypt (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-19 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest silencer supplier in Africa, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled -18.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+34.3% per year) and Egypt (+64.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Silencer Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of silencers and exhaust pipes increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, silencer imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the key importer of silencers and exhaust pipes, achieving 36% of total imports. Algeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 19% share, followed by Morocco (12%), Egypt (10%) and Nigeria (4.9%). The following importers - Tunisia (X tons) and Libya (X tons) - each resulted at a 6.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported silencers and exhaust pipes in Africa, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 7.8% share.

In South Africa, silencer imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+4.9% per year) and Algeria (+9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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