SADC: Medical Steriliser Market 2024

Medical Steriliser Market Size in SADC

The SADC medical steriliser market stood at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Medical Steriliser Production in SADC

In value terms, medical steriliser production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Medical Steriliser Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers exported in SADC surged to X units, increasing by 50% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, medical steriliser exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a temperate expansion. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. Zambia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +3.8% from 2012-2022. South Africa (+7.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest medical steriliser supplier in SADC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +3.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 32%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while South Africa amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+15.2%).

Medical Steriliser Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers, when their volume increased by 14% to X units. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, medical steriliser imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -6.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 56%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X units), South Africa (X units) and Angola (X units) represented roughly 68% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X units) and Mozambique (X units), together comprising an 11% share of total imports. The following importers - Malawi (X units), Zambia (X units), Mauritius (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Zimbabwe (X units) and Botswana (X units) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers in SADC, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +1.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (+18.7% per year) and Angola (-7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -17.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 34%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform