SADC: Needles, Catheters, Cannulae Market 2024

Needles, Catheters, Cannulae Market Size in SADC

The SADC needles, catheters, cannulae market expanded to $X in 2021, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Needles, Catheters, Cannulae Production in SADC

In value terms, needles, catheters, cannulae production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 23%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Needles, Catheters, Cannulae Exports

Exports in SADC

Needles, catheters, cannulae exports was estimated at X units in 2021, rising by 10% on 2020. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, needles, catheters, cannulae exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X units), creating a 10% share of total exports. The following exporters - Seychelles (X units) and Swaziland (X units) - each finished at a 4.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to needles, catheters, cannulae exports from South Africa stood at +8.0%. At the same time, Seychelles (+118.6%), Tanzania (+46.5%) and Swaziland (+12.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Seychelles emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +118.6% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tanzania and Seychelles increased by +9.3 and +2.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest needles, catheters, cannulae supplier in SADC, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Seychelles, with a 6.1% share.

In South Africa, needles, catheters, cannulae exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+67.8% per year) and Seychelles (+84.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 77%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per unit), while South Africa ($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 (+14.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Needles, Catheters, Cannulae Imports

Imports in SADC

Needles, catheters, cannulae imports declined to X units in 2021, waning by -2.2% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, needles, catheters, cannulae imports expanded to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the main importer of needles, catheters, cannulae in SADC, with the volume of imports amounting to X units, which was near 54% of total imports in 2021. Tanzania (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Zambia (7.4%), Angola (5.7%) and Mauritius (4.5%). Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Zimbabwe (X units) and Malawi (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of needles, catheters, cannulae. At the same time, Mauritius (+28.6%), Zambia (+10.3%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+10.0%) and Zimbabwe (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +28.6% from 2012-2021. Malawi and Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (-12.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Zambia (+4.3 p.p.), Mauritius (+4 p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+2.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Angola (-13.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported needles, catheters, cannulae in SADC, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritius (+33.5% per year) and Tanzania (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, surging by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 14%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per unit), while Zambia ($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 (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform