Africa: Market for Toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements 2025

Market Size for Toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements in Africa

In 2021, the African market for toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 -18.4% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements in Africa

In value terms, production of toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 -23.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements increased by 23% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, exports of toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in elements structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 81% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together achieving a 12% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -1.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Egypt (+36.2%) and Namibia (+26.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +36.2% from 2012-2021. Egypt (+5.7 p.p.) and Namibia (+5.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -12% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements supplier in Africa, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+36.7% per year) and Namibia (+20.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 16%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Namibia ($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 (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements were imported in Africa; which is down by -6.2% against 2020. Total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +4.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) represented the major importer of toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements, achieving 41% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together creating a 13% share of total imports. Tunisia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Angola (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements. At the same time, Nigeria (+11.1%), Tanzania (+7.5%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+3.1%), Kenya (+2.7%), Angola (+2.6%), Algeria (+2.5%) and Ghana (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +11.1% from 2012-2021. Tunisia and Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Zambia (-2.3%), Zimbabwe (-2.4%) and Egypt (-4.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+4.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Egypt and South Africa saw its share reduced by -2.6% and -9.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements in Africa, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (+5.2% per year) and Nigeria (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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