SADC: Market for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries 2024

Exports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of primary cells and primary batteries increased by X% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Botswana (X units) and Zambia (X units), together generating a X% share of total exports. Namibia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Botswana (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Botswana, South Africa and Zambia increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest primary cells and primary batteries supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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 export price figures.

Imports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of primary cells and primary batteries were imported in SADC; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of primary cells and primary batteries, namely Madagascar, South Africa and Angola, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tanzania (X%). Mauritius (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest primary cells and primary batteries importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Angola ($X) and Tanzania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while Madagascar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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