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South Africa: Medical Instruments Market 2024

Medical Instruments Market Size in South Africa

The South African medical instruments market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Medical Instruments Production in South Africa

In value terms, medical instruments production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Medical Instruments Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of instruments used in medical sciences increased by 2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 64%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, medical instruments exports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for medical instruments exports from South Africa, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil totaled +1,583.6%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for instruments used in medical sciences exports from South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil totaled +1,453.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average medical instruments export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price posted noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 175%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mozambique amounted to +25.5% per year.

Medical Instruments Imports

Imports into South Africa

Medical instruments imports into South Africa stood at X tons in 2022, growing by 4.7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 +1.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, medical instruments imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of medical instruments to South Africa, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, medical instruments imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +72.4%.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of instruments used in medical sciences to South Africa, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Switzerland stood at +39.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average medical instruments import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 54%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for instruments used in medical sciences in the world?

The country with the largest volume of medical instruments consumption was South Africa, comprising approx. 53% of total volume. Moreover, medical instruments consumption in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, sixfold. Mexico ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.7% share.

What are the largest producers of instruments used in medical sciences in the world?

South Africa constituted the country with the largest volume of medical instruments production, comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, medical instruments production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, fivefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of instruments used in medical sciences to South Africa?

In value terms, the largest medical instruments suppliers to South Africa were the United States, China and Germany, together comprising 51% of total imports. Mexico, Japan, France, Ireland, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

What are the leading importers of instruments used in medical sciences from South Africa?

In value terms, Germany, Namibia and Botswana were the largest markets for medical instruments exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 47% of total exports.

What is the average export price for instruments used in medical sciences in South Africa?

The average medical instruments export price stood at $1.6 per thousand units in 2021, growing by 3.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for instruments used in medical sciences in South Africa?

The average medical instruments import price stood at $21 per thousand units in 2021, declining by -1.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the medical instruments market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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South Africa

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
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1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023