SADC: Reticle Manufacturing Machine Market 2024

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Market Size in SADC

After three years of decline, the SADC reticle manufacturing machine market increased by 78% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Production in SADC

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.5% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Exports

Exports in SADC

For the fourth consecutive year, SADC recorded decline in overseas shipments of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, which decreased by -94.6% to X units in 2021. In general, exports recorded a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 468%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 341% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X units) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits exports, with a CAGR of -30.3% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of South Africa (+3.8 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest reticle manufacturing machine supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -13.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 210% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 719% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained 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 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +23.9% per year.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, imports of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits in SADC soared to X units, with an increase of 302% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,521%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 80% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Angola (X units), generating a 9.3% share of total imports. The following importers - Tanzania (X units) and Malawi (X units) - together made up 5.2% of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits. At the same time, Angola (+25.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +25.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tanzania (-9.2%) and Malawi (-10.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Angola and South Africa increased by +8.3 and +8.1 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits in SADC, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a 2% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to -2.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (+23.3% per year) and Tanzania (+6.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 48% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 38,492% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Tanzania ($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 (+17.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform