Africa: Combine Harvester Market 2024

Combine Harvester Market Size in Africa

The African combine harvester market soared to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Combine Harvester Production in Africa

In value terms, combine harvester production expanded rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Combine Harvester Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of combine harvester-threshers decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, combine harvester exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kenya (X units) and Uganda (X units), together creating a X% share of total exports. Namibia (X units), Botswana (X units), Zambia (X units) and Rwanda (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kenya (X%), Zambia (X%) and Uganda (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Rwanda and Botswana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Kenya (X p.p.), Uganda (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.) and Rwanda (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest combine harvester supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while Namibia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Combine Harvester Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of combine harvester-threshers increased by X% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, combine harvester imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the key importing country with an import of around X units, which amounted to X% of total imports. Egypt (X units) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mozambique (X%) and Ghana (X%). Tanzania (X units), Kenya (X units), Tunisia (X units), Morocco (X units), Zambia (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Sudan (X units), Madagascar (X units) and Ethiopia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to combine harvester imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Ghana (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Egypt (X%), Tanzania (X%), Morocco (X%), Kenya (X%), Sudan (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Madagascar (X%), Ethiopia (X%) and Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mozambique, Egypt, Ghana, Tanzania, Morocco, Zimbabwe and Kenya increased by X, X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported combine harvester-threshers in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In South Africa, combine harvester imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, combine harvester import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Madagascar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform