Africa: Market for Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles 2024

Market Size for Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles in Africa

The African market for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles in Africa

In value terms, production of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles

Exports in Africa

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles, when their volume increased by 24% to X units. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 902%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units) was the main exporter of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles, making up 39% of total exports. Sudan (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Benin (X units). All these countries together held near 27% share of total exports. The following exporters - Madagascar (X units), Malawi (X units), Botswana (X units), Mali (X units), Cameroon (X units) and Uganda (X units) - together made up 16% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles exports from South Africa stood at -3.6%. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+26.5%), Benin (+13.0%), Malawi (+11.5%), Cameroon (+8.0%), Sudan (+5.2%) and Mali (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +26.5% from 2012-2021. Botswana, Uganda and Madagascar experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Cote d'Ivoire, Sudan, Benin and Malawi increased by +10, +5.1, +3.4 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles supplier in Africa, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Sudan, with a 12% share.

In South Africa, exports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles plunged by an average annual rate of -5.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+29.1% per year) and Sudan (+18.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 690% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per unit), while Benin ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (+12.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles

Imports in Africa

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles, when their volume increased by 37% to X units. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 286% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 9.9%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Uganda (X units), Egypt (X units), Libya (X units), Algeria (X units) and Ghana (X units) was the main importer of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles in Africa, mixing up 45% of total import. Senegal (X units), Nigeria (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Guinea (X units), Mauritania (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Togo (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of +42.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and Uganda ($X), together accounting for 37% of total imports. Libya, Senegal, Mauritania, Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Tunisia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Among the main importing countries, Togo, with a CAGR of +23.3%, saw 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 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -23.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 272% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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