South Africa: Market for Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers 2024

Market Size for Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers in South Africa

The South African mechanical hand floor sweeper market declined slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Mechanical hand floor sweeper consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers in South Africa

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Mechanical hand floor sweeper production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, when their volume decreased by -28% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), the United States (X units) and Botswana (X units) were the main destinations of mechanical hand floor sweeper exports from South Africa, together accounting for 57% of total exports. Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Germany and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mechanical hand floor sweeper exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), the United States ($X) and Botswana ($X), together comprising 57% of total exports. Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Germany and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lesotho, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 mechanical hand floor sweeper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Namibia ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per unit) and Mozambique ($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 Lesotho (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, mechanical hand floor sweeper imports into South Africa contracted to X units, dropping by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -9.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 56%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +11.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest mechanical hand floor sweeper supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, mechanical hand floor sweeper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X units), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+11.0% per year) and Denmark (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers to South Africa, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.6% per year) and Denmark (+6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mechanical hand floor sweeper import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) and Thailand ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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