South Africa: Market for Hydraulic Pumps (Gear or Vane) and other Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps 2025

Market Size for Hydraulic Pumps (Gear or Vane) and other Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps in South Africa

In 2021, the South African market for hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Hydraulic Pumps (Gear or Vane) and other Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps

Exports from South Africa

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps decreased by -36.8% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X units in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X units), Namibia (X units) and Mozambique (X units) were the main destinations of exports of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps from South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +51.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for hydraulic pump (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pump exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Mozambique ($X), together accounting for 44% of total exports. These countries were followed by Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, the United States, Belgium, Australia and Germany, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +61.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 161% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 Namibia (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hydraulic Pumps (Gear or Vane) and other Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps

Imports into South Africa

Imports of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps into South Africa surged to X units in 2021, increasing by 20% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +131.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X units) constituted the largest hydraulic pump (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pump supplier to South Africa, with a 34% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +20.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.6% per year) and Germany (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest hydraulic pump (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pump suppliers to South Africa were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising 52% of total imports. The UK, Italy, China, Mexico, France, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Austria, Brazil and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +22.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2021, the average import price for hydraulic pumps (gear or vane) and other rotary positive displacement pumps amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 8.3%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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 Mexico ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform