South Africa: Market for Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Over 75 kVA but Under 375 kVA 2024

Market Size for Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Over 75 kVA but Under 375 kVA in South Africa

The South African market for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA dropped remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by -18.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Over X kVA but Under X kVA in South Africa

In value terms, production of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Over 75 kVA but Under 375 kVA

Exports from South Africa

Exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA from South Africa expanded modestly to X units in 2022, surging by 3.7% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Zimbabwe (X units) and Zambia (X units) were the main destinations of exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA from South Africa, together comprising 58% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Namibia (with a CAGR of +42.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Zambia ($X) and Mozambique ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output over X kVA but under X kVA exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Namibia, Botswana, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Namibia, with a CAGR of +23.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 export price for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Angola (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Over 75 kVA but Under 375 kVA

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA imported into South Africa skyrocketed to X units, with an increase of 32% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output over X kVA but under X kVA to South Africa, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Botswana (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X units), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Botswana (+49.4% per year) and France (+20.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA to South Africa, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+13.1% per year) and France (+0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output over X kVA but under X kVA stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 124% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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