South Africa: Hand-Operated Air Pump Market 2024

Hand-Operated Air Pump Market Size in South Africa

The South African hand-operated air pump market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Hand-operated air pump consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Hand-Operated Air Pump Production in South Africa

In value terms, hand-operated air pump production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Operated Air Pump Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of hand or foot-operated air pumps were exported from South Africa; with a decrease of -16.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand-operated air pump exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Madagascar (X units) and Zambia (X units) were the main destinations of hand-operated air pump exports from South Africa, together accounting for 48% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Madagascar (with a CAGR of +76.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for hand-operated air pump exported from South Africa were Madagascar ($X), Namibia ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Madagascar, with a CAGR of +70.4%, saw 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 hand-operated air pump export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Swaziland (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Hand-Operated Air Pump Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of hand or foot-operated air pumps increased by 21% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, hand-operated air pump imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest hand-operated air pump supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, hand-operated air pump imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X units), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +22.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.5% per year) and the United States (+10.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand or foot-operated air pumps to South Africa, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.9% per year) and Germany (-7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hand-operated air pump import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+28.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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