South Africa: Crawler Dozer Market 2024

Crawler Dozer Market Size in South Africa

The South African crawler dozer market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 232% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced expansion. Crawler dozer consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Crawler Dozer Production in South Africa

In value terms, crawler dozer production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Crawler Dozer Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of crawler dozers decreased by -39.6% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 121%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crawler dozer exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X units) was the main destination for crawler dozer exports from South Africa, accounting for a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, crawler dozer exports to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X units), twofold. Botswana (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 Zambia stood at -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-11.1% per year) and Botswana (-35.5% per year).

In value terms, Zambia ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) were the largest markets for crawler dozer exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 43% share of total exports. Australia, Sierra Leone, Namibia, the United Arab Emirates, Angola, Liberia, Lesotho, Botswana, Madagascar and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

Among the main countries of destination, Malawi, with a CAGR of +91.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average crawler dozer export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, crawler dozer export price increased by +43.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malawi (+78.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crawler Dozer Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of crawler dozers were imported into South Africa; rising by 65% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crawler dozer imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), Japan (X units) and Brazil (X units) were the main suppliers of crawler dozer imports to South Africa, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Thailand, China and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +58.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crawler dozers to South Africa, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-9.0% per year) and Thailand (+57.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average crawler dozer import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 44%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+55.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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