South Africa: Market for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 650 kVA to 10000 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 650 kVA to 10000 kVA in South Africa

The South African market for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 52% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from X kVA to X kVA in South Africa

In value terms, production of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 650 kVA to 10000 kVA

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA from South Africa surged to X units, jumping by 81% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 501% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 76%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) was the main destination for exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA from South Africa, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X units), twofold. Mozambique (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (+3.5% per year) and Mozambique (+3.8% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Mozambique ($X) constituted the largest markets for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 46% of total exports. Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main countries of destination, Namibia, with a CAGR of +6.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 661%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Zimbabwe ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($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 Zimbabwe (-3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 650 kVA to 10000 kVA

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA increased by 133% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 161%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X units) constituted the largest supplier of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA to South Africa, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +65.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA to South Africa, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +16.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -20.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 0.3%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per unit), while the price for Italy stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lesotho (+174.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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