SADC: Gear Cutting Machine Market 2025

Gear Cutting Machine Market Size in SADC

The SADC gear cutting machine market declined slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a measured increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Gear Cutting Machine Production in SADC

In value terms, gear cutting machine production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Gear Cutting Machine Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, exports of gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines in SADC skyrocketed to X units, surging by 18% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 300%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gear cutting machine exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 198%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Swaziland (X units) was the key exporter of gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, making up 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), committing a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of -6.6%).

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) remains the largest gear cutting machine supplier in SADC, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Swaziland totaled -2.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 224% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 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 Swaziland ($X per unit), while South Africa stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+4.3%).

Gear Cutting Machine Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines imported in SADC reduced rapidly to X units, waning by -54.6% on the year before. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 395%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gear cutting machine imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 87%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Angola represented the main importer of gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines in SADC, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was near 52% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X units), Malawi (X units) and Botswana (X units), together constituting a 38% share of total imports. Tanzania (X units), South Africa (X units) and Mauritius (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to gear cutting machine imports into Angola stood at +21.8%. At the same time, Botswana (+62.6%), Tanzania (+29.3%) and Malawi (+16.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +62.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Mozambique (-8.6%), Mauritius (-24.8%) and South Africa (-26.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Angola (+43 p.p.), Malawi (+11 p.p.), Botswana (+8.2 p.p.) and Tanzania (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Mozambique (-16.8 p.p.), Mauritius (-17.9 p.p.) and South Africa (-32.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines in SADC, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Botswana totaled +24.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (-9.8% per year) and Mozambique (-15.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 215% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 710% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per unit), while Malawi ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+25.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform