SADC: Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Market 2025

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Market Size in SADC

The SADC self-propelled rock cutter market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 131% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Production in SADC

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed significant growth. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery exported in SADC totaled X units, growing by 1.8% on 2020. In general, exports posted moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 555%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 242% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporter of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery in SADC, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was near 48% of total exports in 2021. Zambia (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Namibia (X units). All these countries together took approx. 44% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tanzania (X units) and Angola (X units) - together made up 6.2% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of +57.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest self-propelled rock cutter supplier in SADC, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to +29.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (+16.9% per year) and Tanzania (+19.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 60% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 162%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while Namibia ($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 (+55.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, imports of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery in SADC skyrocketed to X units, rising by 102% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 219% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the major importing country with an import of around X units, which resulted at 35% of total imports. Namibia (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Tanzania (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Botswana (X units). All these countries together held near 57% share of total imports. Zambia (X units) and Mozambique (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of +31.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery in SADC, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with an 11% share.

In South Africa, self-propelled rock cutter imports declined by an average annual rate of -3.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zambia (-3.9% per year) and Namibia (+26.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 155% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+26.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform