South Africa: Market for Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus 2025

Market Size for Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus in South Africa

The South African market for electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus was estimated at $X in 2021, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus in South Africa

In value terms, electric burglar or fire alarm production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -9.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, exports of electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus from South Africa shrank to X units, waning by -7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 31%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electric burglar or fire alarm exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 44%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X units), Botswana (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) were the main destinations of electric burglar or fire alarm exports from South Africa, with a combined 70% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Angola, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Swaziland, the Netherlands and the UK, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +135.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Zambia ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for electric burglar or fire alarm exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Swaziland, Ethiopia, Angola, the UK and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 10%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +109.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus amounted to $X per unit, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Angola ($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 the UK (+41.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus increased by 22% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electric burglar or fire alarm imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK (X units), China (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main suppliers of electric burglar or fire alarm imports to South Africa, together comprising 69% of total imports. Ukraine, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, Canada, Israel and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +568.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest electric burglar or fire alarm suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 50% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Japan, Canada, Taiwan (Chinese), Israel and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +480.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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