South Africa: Particle Accelerator Market 2025

Particle Accelerator Market Size in South Africa

The South African particle accelerator market declined slightly to $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Particle Accelerator Production in South Africa

In value terms, particle accelerator production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.1%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Particle Accelerator Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of particle accelerators were exported from South Africa; surging by 12% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,330% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, particle accelerator exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 348%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X units), Namibia (X units) and Swaziland (X units) were the main destinations of particle accelerator exports from South Africa, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Zambia, Mozambique, Chile, Lesotho and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +152.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for particle accelerator exported from South Africa were Tanzania ($X), Mali ($X) and Namibia ($X), together comprising 50% of total exports. These countries were followed by Zambia, Swaziland, Mozambique, Chile and Lesotho, which together accounted for a further 44%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of +180.7%, saw 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 particle accelerator export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 10,161%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 Swaziland (+71.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Particle Accelerator Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, the amount of particle accelerators imported into South Africa declined significantly to X units, falling by -55.8% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 5,702% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, particle accelerator imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed strong growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of particle accelerator to South Africa, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +31.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of particle accelerator to South Africa, comprising 0.3% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +19.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average particle accelerator import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 3,473% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 11,760%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+23,785.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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