SADC: Personal Weighing Machine Market 2025

Personal Weighing Machine Market Size in SADC

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the SADC personal weighing machine market, when its value decreased by -14.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Personal Weighing Machine Production in SADC

In value terms, personal weighing machine production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 61%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Personal Weighing Machine Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of personal weighing machines were exported in SADC; with an increase of 4% against 2021 figures. In general, exports posted a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, personal weighing machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which finished at 84% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X units), generating an 11% share of total exports. Mozambique (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (+53.4%) and Mozambique (+24.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +53.4% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mauritius (+11 p.p.) and Mozambique (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest personal weighing machine supplier in SADC, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +4.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+52.5% per year) and Mozambique (+10.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Personal Weighing Machine Imports

Imports in SADC

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of personal weighing machines decreased by -41.9% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 52%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, personal weighing machine imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 49%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the key importing country with an import of about X units, which reached 49% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Angola (X units), together making up a 28% share of total imports. The following importers - Zambia (X units), Mauritius (X units), Tanzania (X units), Mozambique (X units), Malawi (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) - together made up 19% of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of personal weighing machines. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (+26.0%), Malawi (+22.0%), Mozambique (+20.9%), Madagascar (+18.7%), Mauritius (+15.0%), Zambia (+9.6%) and Zimbabwe (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +26.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (-5.5%) and Angola (-11.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Madagascar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritius and Zambia increased by +10, +9.5, +2.4, +2.4, +2.3 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported personal weighing machines in SADC, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Madagascar, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+25.5% per year) and Madagascar (+16.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 12%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform