SADC: Electronic Metal Tester Market 2025

Electronic Metal Tester Market Size in SADC

In 2021, the SADC electronic metal tester market increased by 53% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Electronic Metal Tester Production in SADC

In value terms, electronic metal tester production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 14%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Electronic Metal Tester Exports

Exports in SADC

Electronic metal tester exports fell notably to X units in 2021, with a decrease of -34.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 85%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, electronic metal tester exports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 85%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which finished at 58% of total exports. Angola (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Namibia (X units) and Botswana (X units). All these countries together held approx. 35% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mozambique (X units) and Tanzania (X units) - each reached a 3.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to electronic metal tester exports from South Africa stood at -1.6%. At the same time, Angola (+66.8%), Mozambique (+32.0%), Botswana (+16.7%) and Namibia (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +66.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tanzania (-11.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Angola (+17 p.p.), Botswana (+5 p.p.), Mozambique (+1.9 p.p.) and Namibia (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Tanzania (-4.1 p.p.) and South Africa (-8.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest electronic metal tester supplying countries in SADC were South Africa ($X), Angola ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined 89% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Angola, with a CAGR of +51.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 66%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while Namibia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Electronic Metal Tester Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, overseas purchases of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals were finally on the rise to reach X units after six years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electronic metal tester imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, amounting to X units, which was near 75% of total imports in 2021. Tanzania (X units) held an 8.7% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Angola (7.4%). The following importers - Zambia (X units) and Mozambique (X units) - each recorded a 5.8% share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -15.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mozambique (+26.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +26.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Zambia (-1.9%), Tanzania (-1.9%) and Angola (-20.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia increased by +6.4, +2.6 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported electronic machines and appliances for testing metals in SADC, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 9% share.

In South Africa, electronic metal tester imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (-17.2% per year) and Tanzania (+3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -26.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+17.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform