Africa: Mobile Phone Market 2024

Mobile Phone Market Size in Africa

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was decline in the African mobile phone market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Mobile Phone Production in Africa

In value terms, mobile phone production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Mobile Phone Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, mobile phone exports in Africa expanded rapidly to X units, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mobile phone exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X units) and Morocco (X units) dominates exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. Egypt (X units), Tunisia (X units), Rwanda (X units) and Ethiopia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest mobile phone supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Morocco ($X per unit), while South Africa ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Mobile Phone Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of mobile phones imported in Africa expanded remarkably to X units, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, mobile phone imports dropped to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X units) and Kenya (X units) were the largest importers of mobile phones in Africa, together achieving X% of total imports. Mali (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Libya (X units) and Tunisia (X units). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Guinea (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Somalia (X units), Algeria (X units), Chad (X units), Zimbabwe (X units) and Morocco (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mobile phones in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, mobile phone import price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices stood 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 Morocco ($X per unit), while Zimbabwe ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform