South Africa: Milking Machine Market 2025

Milking Machine Market Size in South Africa

The South African milking machine market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Milking machine consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Milking Machine Production in South Africa

In value terms, milking machine production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Milking Machine Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of milking machines from South Africa declined significantly to X units, waning by -42% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 736% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, milking machine exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 756%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X units) was the main destination for milking machine exports from South Africa, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, milking machine exports to Zimbabwe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sudan (X units), twofold. Malawi (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zimbabwe totaled +36.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (+44.0% per year) and Malawi (+6.2% per year).

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) remains the key foreign market for milking machines exports from South Africa, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sudan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Malawi, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe amounted to +48.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (+60.6% per year) and Malawi (+21.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average milking machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 2,454%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Swaziland ($X per unit) and Angola ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($X per unit) and Malawi ($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 Swaziland (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Milking Machine Imports

Imports into South Africa

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of milking machines decreased by -36.2% to X units in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, milking machine imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 111% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and New Zealand (X units) were the main suppliers of milking machine imports to South Africa, together comprising 75% of total imports. The Netherlands, Israel, Ireland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +53.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest milking machine suppliers to South Africa were Germany ($X), China ($X) and New Zealand ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports. The Netherlands, Israel, Ireland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +105.2%, recorded 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 milking machine import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 68%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Israel ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Ireland ($X per unit) and Sweden ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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