South Africa: Market for Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers 2024

Market Size for Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in South Africa

The South African semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine market rose to $X.4B in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X.9B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in South Africa

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production amounted to $X.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production peaked at $X.9B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X units), Lesotho (X units) and Swaziland (X units) were the main destinations of semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports from South Africa. Moreover, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports in Zambia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Lesotho, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Swaziland ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Lesotho, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lesotho (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. 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, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Luxembourg (X units), the United States (X units) and Finland (X units) were the main suppliers of semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. Moreover, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports in Luxembourg exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Finland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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