South Africa: Non-Domestic Dryer Market 2025

Non-Domestic Dryer Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African non-domestic dryer market increased by 111% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. Non-domestic dryer consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Domestic Dryer Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of non-domestic dryers, when their volume increased by 45% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 338% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-domestic dryer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 376% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Zimbabwe (X units) and Botswana (X units) were the main destinations of non-domestic dryer exports from South Africa, together comprising 2.4% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +53.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Namibia ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-domestic dryer exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 46% of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zambia and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +35.8%, 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 non-domestic dryer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -16.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 353% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+35.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Domestic Dryer Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-domestic dryers was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-domestic dryer imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Turkey (X units) and Denmark (X units) were the main suppliers of non-domestic dryer imports to South Africa, together accounting for 4.7% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Germany, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 0.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +106.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-domestic dryers to South Africa, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Denmark amounted to +131.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.3% per year) and Poland (+122.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-domestic dryer import price amounted to $X per unit, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 374% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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 Denmark ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+28.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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