South Africa: Starter Battery Market 2025

Starter Battery Market Size in South Africa

The South African starter battery market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Starter Battery Production in South Africa

In value terms, starter battery production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 19%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Starter Battery Exports

Exports from South Africa

Starter battery exports from South Africa fell to X units in 2022, with a decrease of -14.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, starter battery exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X units), Namibia (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) were the main destinations of starter battery exports from South Africa, with a combined 57% share 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 Namibia (with a CAGR of +30.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for starter battery exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), together accounting for 55% of total exports.

Namibia, with a CAGR of +31.6%, 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

The average starter battery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Mozambique ($X per unit) and Swaziland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per unit) and Malawi ($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 Mozambique (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Starter Battery Imports

Imports into South Africa

Starter battery imports into South Africa reached X units in 2022, with an increase of 3.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, starter battery imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Spain (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of starter battery imports to South Africa, with a combined 55% share of total imports. South Korea, Italy, the Czech Republic, Germany, Bulgaria and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +104.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest starter battery suppliers to South Africa were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, South Korea, Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +122.9%, 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 2022, the average starter battery import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 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 Botswana (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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