South Africa: Manure Spreader Market 2025

Manure Spreader Market Size in South Africa

The South African manure spreader market totaled less than $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Manure Spreader Production in South Africa

In value terms, manure spreader production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 271%. Manure spreader production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Manure Spreader Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2016, shipments abroad of manure spreaders and fertilizer distributors was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a significant decrease. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, manure spreader exports surged to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X units), Zambia (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) were the main destinations of manure spreader exports from South Africa, with a combined 57% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +103.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zambia ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the largest markets for manure spreader exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Swaziland, Namibia, Mozambique, Sudan, the UK and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Sudan, with a CAGR of +184.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average manure spreader export price stood at $X per unit in 2016, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2016 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+85.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manure Spreader Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2016, supplies from abroad of manure spreaders and fertilizer distributors decreased by -34.3% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 19%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2016, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manure spreader imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2016. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2016, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Italy (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of manure spreader imports to South Africa, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Brazil, Turkey, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2016, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest manure spreader suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for 70% of total imports. Brazil, Italy, the United States and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +20.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average manure spreader import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 2.5%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, 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 France ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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