South Africa: Lawn Mower Market 2025

Lawn Mower Market Size in South Africa

The South African lawn mower market expanded to $X in 2022, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +4.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lawn Mower Production in South Africa

In value terms, lawn mower production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Lawn Mower Exports

Exports from South Africa

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of mowers for lawns, parks, golf courses or sports grounds decreased by -12.7% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lawn mower exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units), Zambia (X units) and Swaziland (X units) were the main destinations of lawn mower exports from South Africa, together comprising 45% of total exports. Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, India, Mauritius and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +40.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for lawn mower exported from South Africa were Australia ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Swaziland ($X), together accounting for 47% of total exports. Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, India, Mauritius and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +51.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average lawn mower export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 63%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Botswana (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lawn Mower Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mowers for lawns, parks, golf courses or sports grounds increased by 31% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lawn mower imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +32.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), China (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of lawn mower imports to South Africa, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest lawn mower suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for 94% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +34.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 lawn mower import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 68% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform