South Africa: Photo-Copying Apparatus Market 2024

Photo-Copying Apparatus Market Size in South Africa

The South African photo-copying apparatus market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 31% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Production in South Africa

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Exports

Exports from South Africa

Photo-copying apparatus exports from South Africa fell dramatically to X units in 2022, reducing by -20.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X units), Namibia (X units) and Botswana (X units) were the main destinations of photo-copying apparatus exports from South Africa, together comprising 60% of total exports. Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) were the largest markets for photo-copying apparatus exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 49% of total exports. Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Swaziland, Malawi, Mauritius, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mauritius, with a CAGR of +1.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average photo-copying apparatus export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, photo-copying apparatus export price increased by +22.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+31.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of photo-copying apparatus imported into South Africa surged to X units, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of photo-copying apparatus to South Africa, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, photo-copying apparatus imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X units), sevenfold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+4.3% per year) and the United States (+3.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photo-copying apparatus to South Africa, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+13.1% per year) and Japan (-6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average photo-copying apparatus import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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