Africa: Industrial Robot Market 2024

Industrial Robot Market Size in Africa

The African industrial robot market surged to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a strong increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Industrial Robot Production in Africa

In value terms, industrial robot production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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Industrial Robot Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of industrial robots for multiple uses decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial robot exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Gabon (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%). The following exporters - Morocco (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Congo (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to industrial robot exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Egypt (X%) and Gabon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Congo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) and Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Gabon (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Congo (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest industrial robot supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Gabon ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a 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 Gabon ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Industrial Robot Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of industrial robots for multiple uses imported in Africa skyrocketed to X units, rising by X% compared with 2022. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial robot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the largest importing country with an import of around X units, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X units), generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Tunisia (X units) and Egypt (X units) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to industrial robot imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tunisia (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Morocco (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest industrial robot importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Egypt, 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

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform