South Africa: Agricultural Harvester Market 2025

Agricultural Harvester Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African agricultural harvester market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Agricultural Harvester Production in South Africa

In value terms, agricultural harvester production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Agricultural Harvester Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of agricultural harvesters increased by X% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, agricultural harvester exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X units), Namibia (X units) and Botswana (X units) were the main destinations of agricultural harvester exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Mozambique, Malawi, Swaziland and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) remains the key foreign market for agricultural harvesters exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average agricultural harvester export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Agricultural Harvester Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of agricultural harvesters increased by X% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, agricultural harvester imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Brazil (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of agricultural harvester imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. China, Canada, Italy, Belgium, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest agricultural harvester suppliers to South Africa were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average agricultural harvester import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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