Africa: Straight Saw Blade Market 2025

Straight Saw Blade Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African straight saw blade market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Straight Saw Blade Production in Africa

In value terms, straight saw blade production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 43%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Straight Saw Blade Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of straight saw blades for working metal in Africa dropped to X tons, standing approx. at the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, straight saw blade exports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 89% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X kg), comprising a 4.8% share of total exports. Morocco (X kg) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -15.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Morocco (+79.3%) and Tunisia (+16.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +79.3% from 2012-2021. While the share of Tunisia (+4.5 p.p.) and Morocco (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-5.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest straight saw blade supplier in Africa, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

In South Africa, straight saw blade exports shrank by an average annual rate of -17.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (+23.0% per year) and Morocco (+47.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -13.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 32%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Straight Saw Blade Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of straight saw blades for working metal were imported in Africa; with an increase of 8.1% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, straight saw blade imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +91.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 29% of total imports. Kenya (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons). All these countries together took near 29% share of total imports. Malawi (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Togo (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Mali (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +15.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Togo (+23.1%), Malawi (+16.1%), Djibouti (+11.6%), Morocco (+7.9%), Ghana (+6.7%), South Africa (+2.2%) and Kenya (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +23.1% from 2012-2021. Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (-1.2%), Mali (-4.1%), Algeria (-14.0%) and Egypt (-22.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Nigeria, Morocco, Malawi, Kenya, Togo, South Africa, Ghana and Djibouti increased by +21, +5.1, +2.7, +2.3, +2.3, +2, +1.6 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported straight saw blades for working metal in Africa, comprising 20% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Togo, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kenya totaled +4.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+16.1% per year) and Togo (+20.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 46% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+27.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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