Africa: Microscope Market 2024

Microscope Market Size in Africa

After two years of growth, the African microscope market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Microscope Production in Africa

In value terms, microscope production rose rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Microscope Exports

Exports in Africa

Microscope exports surged to X units in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, microscope exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, amounting to X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X units), achieving a X% share of total exports. Kenya (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to microscope exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kenya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Tunisia increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest microscope supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Kenya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Microscope Imports

Imports in Africa

Microscope imports soared to X units in 2023, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microscope imports expanded modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X units) and Mauritius (X units) represented the key importers of microscopes and diffraction apparatus in 2023, reaching approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X units) and Tunisia (X units), together making up a X% share of total imports. Tanzania (X units), Namibia (X units) and Nigeria (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported microscopes and diffraction apparatus in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In South Africa, microscope imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Nigeria ($X per unit), while Mauritius ($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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform