South Africa: Market for Air conditioning Machines without Refrigeration Unit 2025

Market Size for Air conditioning Machines without Refrigeration Unit in South Africa

The South African market for air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit dropped rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -43% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Air conditioning Machines without Refrigeration Unit

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit were exported from South Africa; with an increase of 75% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 227%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X units) was the main destination for exports of air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit from South Africa, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X units), threefold. Swaziland (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Botswana amounted to -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+5.9% per year) and Swaziland (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X) remains the key foreign market for air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit exports from South Africa, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Botswana stood at +13.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+16.4% per year) and Swaziland (+17.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 146%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Namibia ($X per unit) and Botswana ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per unit) and Mozambique ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Air conditioning Machines without Refrigeration Unit

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit imported into South Africa contracted markedly to X units, shrinking by -28% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 114%. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 101%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Malaysia (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit to South Africa, with a combined 64% share of total imports. Germany, Slovakia, Turkey and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +57.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest air conditioning machins without refrigeration unit suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. Germany, Slovakia, Turkey, Sweden and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +106.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Czech Republic ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform