SADC: Off-Highway Dumper Market 2025

Off-Highway Dumper Market Size in SADC

In 2021, the SADC off-highway dumper market increased by 29% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Off-Highway Dumper Production in SADC

In value terms, off-highway dumper production reduced notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 194%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Off-Highway Dumper Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, exports of dumpers for off-highway use in SADC skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 46% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 70%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, off-highway dumper exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Botswana (X units), Zambia (X units) and Namibia (X units) - together made up 9.7% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -11.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Botswana (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +1.8% from 2012-2021. Zambia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Namibia (-17.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Botswana (+2.8 p.p.) and Zambia (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Namibia (-1.9 p.p.) and South Africa (-6.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest off-highway dumper supplier in SADC, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 2.4% share.

In South Africa, off-highway dumper exports decreased by an average annual rate of -4.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (+6.2% per year) and Namibia (-9.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 9.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, off-highway dumper export price decreased by -12.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 36%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit 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 Namibia ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Off-Highway Dumper Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of dumpers for off-highway use, when their volume increased by 41% to X units. Over the period under review, imports posted a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 190% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, off-highway dumper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 113%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units) represented the key importer of dumpers for off-highway use, mixing up 44% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 23% share, followed by Namibia (7.8%), Zambia (6.6%), Angola (4.6%) and Botswana (4.5%). Mozambique (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of +28.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dumpers for off-highway use in SADC, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -12.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+9.0% per year) and Namibia (+29.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per unit), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform