Africa: Medical Furniture Market 2024

Medical Furniture Market Size in Africa

The African medical furniture market reached $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion 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. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Medical Furniture Production in Africa

In value terms, medical furniture production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Medical Furniture Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of medical, surgical or veterinary furniture exported in Africa fell significantly to X units, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate 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 units, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, medical furniture exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Tunisia (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of medical, surgical or veterinary furniture. At the same time, Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Tunisia amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Medical Furniture Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of medical, surgical or veterinary furniture were imported in Africa; with an increase of X% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, medical furniture imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units), distantly followed by South Africa (X units), Libya (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Morocco (X units) and Algeria (X units) represented the largest importers of medical, surgical or veterinary furniture, together comprising X% of total imports. Kenya (X units), Tanzania (X units), Angola (X units), Zambia (X units), Egypt (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Libya, Angola, Egypt, Algeria, Ethiopia, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Cote d'Ivoire and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ethiopia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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