South Africa: Market for Motor Vehicle Chassis Fitted With Engines 2025

Market Size for Motor Vehicle Chassis Fitted With Engines in South Africa

The South African market for motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed perceptible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Motor Vehicle Chassis Fitted With Engines in South Africa

In value terms, production of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 244%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Motor Vehicle Chassis Fitted With Engines

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines increased by 36% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 236%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 247%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units) was the main destination for exports of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines from South Africa, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Zambia (X units), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia stood at +11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+30.2% per year) and Zambia (-23.1% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X), Zambia ($X) and Malawi ($X) constituted the largest markets for motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Malawi, with a CAGR of +143.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+1,050.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Motor Vehicle Chassis Fitted With Engines

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines imported into South Africa soared to X units, with an increase of 38% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 348%. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X units), India (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines to South Africa, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +5.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines to South Africa, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-21.1% per year) and Sweden (-14.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for motor vehicle chassis fitted with engines stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -40.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 6,826% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+479.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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