South Africa: Industrial Bakery Machinery Market 2025

Industrial Bakery Machinery Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the South African industrial bakery machinery market, when its value increased by 11% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Bakery Machinery Production in South Africa

In value terms, industrial bakery machinery production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 280%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Industrial Bakery Machinery Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of industrial bakery machinery were exported from South Africa; which is down by -1.9% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial bakery machinery exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X units), Nigeria (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) were the main destinations of industrial bakery machinery exports from South Africa, together accounting for 41% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Namibia, Botswana, France, Mozambique, Ghana, Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uganda (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for industrial bakery machinery exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), together accounting for 41% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Namibia, Botswana, France, Mozambique, Ghana, Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 49%.

France, with a CAGR of +27.9%, saw 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 2022, the average industrial bakery machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Uganda ($X per unit) and Ghana ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per unit) and Mozambique ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Bakery Machinery Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of industrial bakery machinery were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 56%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial bakery machinery imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of industrial bakery machinery imports to South Africa, together comprising 49% of total imports. The United States, the UK, France, the Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest industrial bakery machinery suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 49% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, the UK, France, the Netherlands and Germany, which together accounted for a further 35%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +18.5%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial bakery machinery import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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