Africa: Market for Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders 2024

Market Size for Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders in Africa

In 2023, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in the African mechanical shovel and excavator market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders in Africa

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders

Exports in Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator exports reached $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X units) was the main exporter of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, mixing up X% of total exports. Burkina Faso (X units) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Zambia (X%). Benin (X units), Ghana (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Uganda (X units), Senegal (X units), Kenya (X units), Tunisia (X units), Botswana (X units) and Tanzania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Benin (X%), Uganda (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Kenya (X%), Tunisia (X%), Zambia (X%), Ghana (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Botswana (X%) and Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Burkina Faso (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Uganda (X p.p.) and Ghana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest mechanical shovel and excavator supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Burkina Faso, with a X% share.

In South Africa, mechanical shovel and excavator exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders

Imports in Africa

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, when their volume decreased by X% to X units. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator imports declined slightly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, namely South Africa, Botswana, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Angola, Sudan and Zambia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Egypt (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Botswana (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild downturn. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform