Africa's DC Motors Market to Grow at a CAGR of +1.8% Through 2035, Reaching 305M Units - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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Driven by rising demand, the DC motors market in Africa is expected to see steady growth in both volume and value over the next decade. By 2035, market volume is projected to reach 305M units, with a market value of $3.1B. Market performance is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of +1.8% in volume and +4.6% in value from 2024 to 2035.

Driven by increasing demand for DC motors in Africa, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 305M units by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.6% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $3.1B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

For the eighth year in a row, Africa recorded growth in consumption of DC motors, which increased by 7% to 252M units in 2024. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +62.8% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the consumption volume increased by 7.5%. The volume of consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The size of the DC motor market in Africa fell to $1.9B in 2024, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $2B in 2023, and then declined slightly in the following year.

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Ethiopia (56M units), Kenya (32M units) and Ghana (22M units), with a combined 44% share of total consumption. Angola, Cameroon, Morocco, Egypt, Mali, Rwanda and Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +35.8%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest DC motor markets in Africa were Ethiopia ($427M), Kenya ($239M) and Ghana ($165M), together accounting for 43% of the total market. Angola, Cameroon, Morocco, Egypt, Mali, Rwanda and Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Among the main consuming countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of +41.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of DC motor per capita consumption in 2024 were Congo (1,171 units per 1000 persons), Ghana (645 units per 1000 persons) and Cameroon (597 units per 1000 persons).

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +33.2%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, production of DC motors in Africa rose slightly to 213M units, with an increase of 3.9% compared with 2023. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum volume in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, DC motor production expanded significantly to $37.4B in 2024 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 654%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $58.3B. From 2016 to 2024, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Ethiopia (56M units), Kenya (32M units) and Ghana (22M units), together accounting for 51% of total production. Angola, Cameroon, Mali, Rwanda, Congo, Togo and Sierra Leone lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Angola (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the amount of DC motors imported in Africa surged to 39M units, picking up by 27% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, DC motor imports expanded sharply to $394M in 2024. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by -13.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $455M. From 2021 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Morocco (14M units) and Egypt (11M units) were the main importers of DC motors in 2024, reaching near 35% and 28% of total imports, respectively. South Africa (6.6M units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (4.3M units). All these countries together took near 28% share of total imports. Algeria (1.4M units) and Nigeria (0.7M units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +35.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest DC motor importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($88M), Morocco ($74M) and Nigeria ($47M), with a combined 53% share of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +17.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, electric motors (30M units) was the largest type of DC motors, mixing up 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by electric motors and generators (8.3M units), achieving a 21% share of total imports. Electric motors and generators (1.1M units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Electric motors was also the fastest-growing in terms of imports, with a CAGR of +14.1% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, electric motors and generators (+11.8%) and electric motors and generators (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of electric motors (+8.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2013-2024, the share of electric motors and generators (-2.6 p.p.) and electric motors and generators (-5.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, electric motors and generators ($148M), electric motors ($120M) and electric motors and generators ($64M) were the products with the highest levels of imports in 2024, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

In terms of the main imported products, electric motors and generators, with a CAGR of +5.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the import price in Africa amounted to $10 per unit, which is down by -13.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 19%. The level of import peaked at $32 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was electric motors and generators ($6.3 thousand per unit), while the price for electric motors ($4.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 375kW (+15.1%), while the other products experienced a decline in the import price figures.

In 2024, the import price in Africa amounted to $10 per unit, with a decrease of -13.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $32 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($72 per unit), while Tunisia ($3.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+12.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

In 2024, dc motor exports in Africa contracted sharply to 538K units, falling by -16.7% against 2023 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 914K units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, DC motor exports expanded modestly to $41M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 35%. The level of export peaked at $55M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kenya (238K units) and Tunisia (180K units) represented roughly 78% of total exports in 2024. It was distantly followed by South Africa (70K units), achieving a 13% share of total exports. Mauritius (15K units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +69.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($22M) remains the largest DC motor supplier in Africa, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($8.8M), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 6.4% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled -3.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (+41.1% per year) and Tunisia (+5.3% per year).

In 2024, electric motors and generators (277K units) and electric motors (258K units) was the main type of DC motors in Africa, constituting 99% of total export.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for electric motors and generators (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, electric motors ($14M), electric motors and generators ($14M) and electric motors and generators ($4.2M) appeared to be the products with the highest levels of exports in 2024, with a combined 81% share of total exports.

Electric motors and generators, with a CAGR of +1.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exported products over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In 2024, the export price in Africa amounted to $75 per unit, growing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $195 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was electric motors and generators ($12 thousand per unit), while the average price for exports of electric motors and generators ($52 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 375kW (+21.1%), while the other products experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

The export price in Africa stood at $75 per unit in 2024, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 114% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $195 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($309 per unit), while Mauritius ($11 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+11.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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