South Africa: Crawler Tractor Market 2025

Crawler Tractor Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in the South African crawler tractor market, when its value increased by 13% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Crawler Tractor Production in South Africa

In value terms, crawler tractor production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Crawler Tractor Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of crawler tractors exported from South Africa totaled X units, with an increase of 2.1% on 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,475%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crawler tractor exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 473%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X units), Swaziland (X units) and Mozambique (X units) were the main destinations of crawler tractor exports from South Africa, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Swaziland (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) remains the key foreign market for crawler tractors exports from South Africa, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Swaziland totaled +36.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (-5.0% per year) and Mozambique (-10.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average crawler tractor export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -17.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 88% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Crawler Tractor Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of crawler tractors decreased by -19.2% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crawler tractor imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X units) constituted the largest supplier of crawler tractor to South Africa, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, crawler tractor imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X units), fourfold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled -16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+31.6% per year) and the Netherlands (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crawler tractors to South Africa, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+32.5% per year) and Botswana (+149.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average crawler tractor import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 75% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 158%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+368.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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