Africa: Transport Container Market 2024

Transport Container Market Size in Africa

The African transport container market fell sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Transport Container Production in Africa

In value terms, transport container production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Transport Container Exports

Exports in Africa

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of transport containers increased by X% to X units in 2022. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, transport container exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporter of transport containers in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Mozambique (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Gabon (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to transport container exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Gabon (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Gabon emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mozambique, Tunisia and Gabon increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest transport container supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Gabon ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, transport container exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Gabon (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Gabon ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Gabon (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Transport Container Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of transport containers imported in Africa skyrocketed to X units, growing by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, transport container imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Angola represented the key importer of transport containers in Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Madagascar (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X units) and Cameroon (X units). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Ghana (X units), Seychelles (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Nigeria (X units) and Niger (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Angola increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Seychelles (X%), Niger (X%), Madagascar (X%) and Cameroon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Seychelles emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ghana (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Nigeria (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Angola (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.), Cameroon (X p.p.), Seychelles (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) and Niger (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nigeria and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Angola ($X) and Cameroon ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Niger, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Madagascar, Ghana and Seychelles lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Niger, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, transport container import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per unit), while Seychelles ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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