SADC: Market for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines 2025

Market Size for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in SADC

In 2021, the SADC printers and copying machines market decreased by -3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in SADC

In value terms, printers and copying machines production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Exports in SADC

In 2021, shipments abroad of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines increased by 30% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 117%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, namely South Africa, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the printers, copying machines and facsimile machines exports, with a CAGR of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of South Africa (+4.7 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 printers and copying machines supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -25.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 -1.9% per year.

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports in SADC

In 2021, overseas purchases of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines decreased by -4.6% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the largest importing country with an import of around X units, which resulted at 54% of total imports. Zimbabwe (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tanzania (X units) and Angola (X units). All these countries together held approx. 30% share of total imports. The following importers - Zambia (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Mozambique (X units) - together made up 9.2% of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -7.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mozambique (+17.9%), Zimbabwe (+8.1%) and Zambia (+7.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +17.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Mauritius (-3.9%), Angola (-7.9%) and Tanzania (-12.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Zimbabwe (+13 p.p.), Zambia (+2.8 p.p.) and Mozambique (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola, Tanzania and South Africa saw its share reduced by -1.6%, -7.2% and -9.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported printers, copying machines and facsimile machines in SADC, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at -8.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (+2.4% per year) and Angola (-11.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. 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 country of destination: the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while Zimbabwe ($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 (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform