SADC: Syringe Market 2024

Syringe Exports

Exports in SADC

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of syringes, with or without needles decreased by -26.5% to X units in 2022. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 61%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, syringe exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tanzania represented the largest exporter of syringes, with or without needles in SADC, with the volume of exports amounting to X units, which was approx. 51% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), Zambia (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Madagascar (X units), together creating a 48% share of total exports.

Exports from Tanzania increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Madagascar (+75.4%), Zambia (+30.2%) and Mauritius (+12.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +75.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (+16 p.p.), Zambia (+11 p.p.), Madagascar (+5 p.p.) and Mauritius (+4.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-28.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest syringe supplier in SADC, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to +3.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+40.9% per year) and Tanzania (-6.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, surging by 55% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Tanzania (less than $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 (+24.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Syringe Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of syringes, with or without needles were imported in SADC; waning by -9.5% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, syringe imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of syringe imports in 2022 were South Africa (X units), Angola (X units), Tanzania (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), together accounting for 72% of total import. Zimbabwe (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 5.6% share, followed by Mauritius (5%). The following importers - Zambia (X units), Madagascar (X units) and Botswana (X units) - together made up 9.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of +18.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported syringes, with or without needles in SADC, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -5.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+8.8% per year) and Angola (+1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per thousand units, dropping by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per thousand units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform