Africa: Photo-Copying Apparatus Market 2023

Photo-Copying Apparatus Market Size in Africa

The African photo-copying apparatus market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, rising by 7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +65.0% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Production in Africa

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of photo-copying apparatus were exported in Africa; reducing by -18.8% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 39%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 88% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X units), generating a 7.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to photo-copying apparatus exports from South Africa stood at -13.6%. Mauritius (-9.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mauritius (+2.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -6.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest photo-copying apparatus supplier in Africa, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

In South Africa, photo-copying apparatus exports plunged by an average annual rate of -6.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, surging by 12% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, photo-copying apparatus export price increased by +17.0% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Mauritius totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+19.0%).

Photo-Copying Apparatus Imports

Imports in Africa

Photo-copying apparatus imports stood at X units in 2022, growing by 15% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt represented the main importing country with an import of about X units, which reached 42% of total imports. Mauritius (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by South Africa (X units) and Nigeria (X units). All these countries together held near 29% share of total imports. Algeria (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Mozambique (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Ghana (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (+17.3%), Algeria (+12.8%), Mozambique (+10.8%), Zimbabwe (+10.0%), Ghana (+7.8%), Nigeria (+6.8%) and Mauritius (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +17.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (-13.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (+18 p.p.), Mauritius (+5.6 p.p.), Algeria (+3 p.p.), Nigeria (+2.6 p.p.) and Zimbabwe (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-25.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported photo-copying apparatus in Africa, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 6.9% share.

In Egypt, photo-copying apparatus imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (+2.6% per year) and Algeria (+9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -12.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Ghana ($X per unit), while Zimbabwe ($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 (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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