Africa: Market for Pneumatic Or Hydraulic Hand Tools 2025

Market Size for Pneumatic Or Hydraulic Hand Tools in Africa

The African market for pneumatic or hydraulic hand tools declined modestly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -3.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Pneumatic Or Hydraulic Hand Tools in Africa

In value terms, pneumatic or hydraulic hand tool production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pneumatic Or Hydraulic Hand Tools

Exports in Africa

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of pneumatic or hydraulic hand tools increased by 57% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 225%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pneumatic or hydraulic hand tool exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 80% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), constituting a 4.7% share of total exports. The following exporters - Equatorial Guinea (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) - together made up 6.8% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -7.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Equatorial Guinea (+45.2%), Ghana (+35.9%) and Kenya (+25.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Equatorial Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +45.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Namibia (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kenya (+4.4 p.p.), Equatorial Guinea (+2.6 p.p.) and Ghana (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-10.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest pneumatic or hydraulic hand tool supplier in Africa, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 1.2% share.

In South Africa, pneumatic or hydraulic hand tool exports shrank by an average annual rate of -1.5% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (+28.0% per year) and Namibia (-1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -21% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 1,529% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while Equatorial Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Pneumatic Or Hydraulic Hand Tools

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of pneumatic or hydraulic hand tools decreased by -11.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 decreased by -28.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pneumatic or hydraulic hand tool imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) represented roughly 50% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), creating a 6.2% share of total imports. Morocco (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Libya (X tons), Angola (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +32.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pneumatic or hydraulic hand tools in Africa, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 5.5% share.

In South Africa, pneumatic or hydraulic hand tool imports plunged by an average annual rate of -1.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+22.9% per year) and Algeria (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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