South Africa: Market for Vacuum Cleaners With Motor 2025

Market Size for Vacuum Cleaners With Motor in South Africa

In 2021, the South African vacuum cleaner with motor market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +62.1% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Vacuum Cleaners With Motor

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of vacuum cleaners with motor exported from South Africa surged to X tons, with an increase of 41% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vacuum cleaner with motor exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main destinations of vacuum cleaner with motor exports from South Africa, together accounting for 61% of total exports. Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vacuum cleaner with motor exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Zambia ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Lesotho, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Kenya, with a CAGR of +33.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vacuum cleaner with motor export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Uganda ($X per ton) and Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vacuum Cleaners With Motor

Imports into South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of vacuum cleaners with motor, which increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vacuum cleaner with motor imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +68.9% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest vacuum cleaner with motor supplier to South Africa, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, vacuum cleaner with motor imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.1% per year) and Romania (+13.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vacuum cleaners with motor to South Africa, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.1% per year) and the Philippines (+127.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vacuum cleaner with motor import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+30.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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