SADC: Non-Electric Chainsaw Market 2024

Non-Electric Chainsaw Market Size in SADC

The SADC non-electric chainsaw market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -9.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +67.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Non-Electric Chainsaw Production in SADC

In value terms, non-electric chainsaw production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Electric Chainsaw Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor increased by 2.6% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-electric chainsaw exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) represented the main exporter of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor in SADC, constituting 99% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor exports, with a CAGR of -1.9% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by +3.8 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest non-electric chainsaw supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -6.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -11.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -4.7% per year.

Non-Electric Chainsaw Imports

Imports in SADC

Non-electric chainsaw imports contracted significantly to X units in 2022, falling by -19.9% against 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +54.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, non-electric chainsaw imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 71%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 68% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X units) held an 8.4% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Zimbabwe (7.2%). Botswana (X units), Zambia (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Angola (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-electric chainsaw imports into South Africa stood at +1.6%. At the same time, Mauritius (+22.4%), Zimbabwe (+19.8%), Tanzania (+13.4%), Zambia (+10.9%) and Botswana (+10.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +22.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Angola (-11.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Zimbabwe (+5.6 p.p.), Tanzania (+5.1 p.p.), Mauritius (+1.9 p.p.) and Botswana (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola and South Africa saw its share reduced by -6.7% and -11.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor in SADC, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 9.9% share.

In South Africa, non-electric chainsaw imports declined by an average annual rate of -1.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (+11.6% per year) and Zimbabwe (+18.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (-1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform