SADC: Market for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA in SADC

The SADC market for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from X kVA - X kVA in SADC

In value terms, production of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 10%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA were exported in SADC; rising by 1,196% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 8,593% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which resulted at 70% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X units), committing a 23% share of total exports. The following exporters - Namibia (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) - each finished at a 3.6% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +14.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+41.6%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+37.0%) and Namibia (+23.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +41.6% from 2012-2022. Zimbabwe (+19 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -20.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA supplier in SADC, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -3.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (+19.6% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+7.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, declining by -78.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 10,885%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per unit), while Zimbabwe ($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 (-15.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA - 650 kVA

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kva - X kva in SADC soared to X units, jumping by 315% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5,025% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Zimbabwe (X units), distantly followed by Mauritius (X units), Swaziland (X units), Zambia (X units) and South Africa (X units) were the main importers of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA, together generating 84% of total imports. Mozambique (X units), Angola (X units) and Tanzania (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of +40.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA - X kVA in SADC, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Zimbabwe stood at +25.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (+0.6% per year) and Mauritius (+4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, growing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 2,631%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Tanzania ($X per unit), while Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform