
South Africa - Typewriters and Word-Processing Machines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
South Africa: Typewriter Market 2023
Typewriter Market Size in South Africa
After three years of growth, the South African typewriter market decreased by -0.4% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Typewriter Production in South Africa
In value terms, typewriter production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Typewriter production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.
Typewriter Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2021, the amount of typewriters and word-processing machines exported from South Africa shrank to X units, reducing by -12.9% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, typewriter exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 215%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Uganda (X units), Botswana (X units) and Zambia (X units) were the main destinations of typewriter exports from South Africa, together comprising 87% of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uganda (with a CAGR of -2.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest markets for typewriter exported from South Africa were Tanzania ($X), Japan ($X) and Uganda ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports.
Japan, with a CAGR of -10.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Export Prices by Country
The average typewriter export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 150% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+49.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Typewriter Imports
Imports into South Africa
In 2021, purchases abroad of typewriters and word-processing machines increased by 9.5% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 273% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, typewriter imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 187% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
India (X units), the United States (X units) and Canada (X units) were the main suppliers of typewriter imports to South Africa, together accounting for 74% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest typewriter suppliers to South Africa were the United States ($X), India ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for 84% of total imports.
In terms of the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +20.0%, 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 2021, the average typewriter import price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Australia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2022 | 2012-2022 | 2023-2030 | US$, Tons |
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