Africa: Thread Rolling Machine Market 2025

Thread Rolling Machine Market Size in Africa

The African thread rolling machine market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 18% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Thread Rolling Machine Production in Africa

In value terms, thread rolling machine production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 3.9%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Thread Rolling Machine Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of thread rolling machines for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, when their volume decreased by -72.7% to X units. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 253%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, thread rolling machine exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 312%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) represented the key exporter of thread rolling machines for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, making up 53% of total exports. Namibia (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Egypt (13%), Botswana (6.7%), Morocco (6.7%) and Swaziland (6.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to thread rolling machine exports from South Africa stood at +2.9%. At the same time, Egypt (+7.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +7.2% from 2012-2022. Botswana, Morocco and Swaziland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Namibia (-27.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+43 p.p.), Egypt (+12 p.p.), Botswana (+4.9 p.p.), Swaziland (+4.9 p.p.) and Morocco (+4.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Namibia (-67.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest thread rolling machine supplier in Africa, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 6.6% share.

In South Africa, thread rolling machine exports increased at an average annual rate of +12.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+50.9% per year) and Namibia (-22.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 565% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+41.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Thread Rolling Machine Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of thread rolling machines for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets increased by 45% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, thread rolling machine imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X units), distantly followed by Tanzania (X units), Nigeria (X units) and South Africa (X units) were the major importers of thread rolling machines for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, together constituting 55% of total imports. Kenya (X units), Angola (X units), Algeria (X units), Rwanda (X units), Ghana (X units), Benin (X units), Ethiopia (X units) and Senegal (X units) held a relatively small 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 Tanzania (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported thread rolling machines for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets in Africa, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt totaled +1.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (+17.5% per year) and Tanzania (+40.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 44% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per unit), while Angola ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (+19.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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