SADC: Telecommunications Instrument Market 2024

Telecommunications Instrument Market Size in SADC

The SADC telecommunications instrument market soared to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Telecommunications Instrument Production in SADC

In value terms, telecommunications instrument production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Telecommunications Instrument Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of telecommunications instruments increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, telecommunications instrument exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, amounting to X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Angola (X units) and Mauritius (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of telecommunications instruments. At the same time, Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, telecommunications instrument exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Angola ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Telecommunications Instrument Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of telecommunications instruments were imported in SADC; waning by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, telecommunications instrument imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Angola was the largest importer of telecommunications instruments in SADC, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Zambia (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by South Africa (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Tanzania (X%). The following importers - Botswana (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Malawi (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to telecommunications instrument imports into Angola stood at X%. At the same time, Malawi (X%), Tanzania (X%), Mozambique (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malawi emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (X%) and Botswana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Angola, Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Malawi increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest telecommunications instrument importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Angola ($X) and Botswana ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Malawi, 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 SADC amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a pronounced expansion. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Zambia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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