South Africa: Medical Steriliser Market 2024

Medical Steriliser Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers from South Africa soared to X units, jumping by 56% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate slight growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, medical steriliser exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X units) was the main destination for medical steriliser exports from South Africa, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, medical steriliser exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malawi (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique amounted to +46.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+42.3% per year) and Malawi (+47.1% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers exports from South Africa, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Malawi, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mozambique totaled +30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+22.2% per year) and Malawi (+36.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average medical steriliser export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Tanzania ($X per unit) and Namibia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per unit) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Ireland (+112.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Medical Steriliser Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers imported into South Africa plummeted to X units, which is down by -18.1% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 129% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, medical steriliser imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 118% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Indonesia (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) were the main suppliers of medical steriliser imports to South Africa, together comprising 53% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +66.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) were the largest medical steriliser suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 53% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +64.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average medical steriliser import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per unit) and Denmark ($X per unit), while the price for Sweden ($X per unit) and Italy ($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 (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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