Africa: Tobacco Making Machinery Market 2023

Tobacco Making Machinery Market Size in Africa

The African tobacco making machinery market dropped to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -12.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tobacco Making Machinery Production in Africa

In value terms, tobacco making machinery production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Tobacco Making Machinery Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of machinery for the preparation or making up of tobacco was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 396% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tobacco making machinery exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 218% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X units), Uganda (X units), Burkina Faso (X units) and Mauritius (X units), together recording 86% of total export. The following exporters - Tanzania (X units), Malawi (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) - together made up 8.4% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of +33.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest tobacco making machinery supplier in Africa, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to +4.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uganda (-2.5% per year) and Mauritius (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 445% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Burkina Faso ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Tobacco Making Machinery Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of machinery for the preparation or making up of tobacco increased by 3.8% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 107% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tobacco making machinery imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the main importing country with an import of around X units, which accounted for 37% of total imports. Egypt (X units) held a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Zambia (8.4%), Nigeria (7.9%) and Morocco (7.8%). The following importers - Sudan (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) - together made up 5.2% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for the preparation or making up of tobacco in Africa, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with an 8.2% share.

In Egypt, tobacco making machinery imports plunged by an average annual rate of -7.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (+15.1% per year) and South Africa (-4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -18.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 365% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+31.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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