Africa: Tobacco Making Machinery Market 2024

Tobacco Making Machinery Market Size in Africa

The African tobacco making machinery market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Tobacco Making Machinery Production in Africa

In value terms, tobacco making machinery production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Tobacco Making Machinery Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of machinery for the preparation or making up of tobacco increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tobacco making machinery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Uganda (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machinery for the preparation or making up of tobacco exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Uganda (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest tobacco making machinery supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%).

Tobacco Making Machinery Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of machinery for the preparation or making up of tobacco were imported in Africa; shrinking by X% against the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tobacco making machinery imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the key importing country with an import of around X units, which recorded X% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (X%). Kenya (X units) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Kenya (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for the preparation or making up of tobacco in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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