SADC: Market for Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings 2025

Market Size for Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings in SADC

In 2022, the SADC market for special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings increased by 0.9% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings in SADC

In value terms, production of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings

Exports in SADC

Exports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings shrank to X units in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in fittings structure, recording X units, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -7.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+11.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +11.0% from 2012-2022. Tanzania (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -1.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest special-purpose electric lamp and lighting fitting supplier in SADC, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 2% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings plunged by an average annual rate of -2.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -11.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings increased by +18.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+9.3%).

Imports of Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings

Imports in SADC

Imports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings shrank to X units in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 34%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the largest importer of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings in SADC, with the volume of imports resulting at X units, which was approx. 36% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 20% share, followed by Mozambique (14%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (7.7%) and Angola (4.8%). The following importers - Botswana (X units) and Namibia (X units) - each finished at a 6.1% share 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 Mozambique (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest special-purpose electric lamp and lighting fitting importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +21.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -11.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform