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Jun 13, 2025

Africa's Electric Heating Resistor Market to Witness Modest Growth with +1.0% CAGR - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The article discusses the anticipated increase in demand for electric heating resistors in Africa, with projections showing a gradual growth in market performance. By 2035, the market is expected to experience a slight increase in both volume and value, indicating a positive trend for the industry.

Driven by rising demand for electric heating resistor in Africa, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.0% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 6.4M units by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $94M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, approx. 5.7M units of electric heating resistors were consumed in Africa; rising by 30% compared with the year before. In general, consumption, however, saw a deep setback. The volume of consumption peaked at 13M units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The size of the electric heating resistor market in Africa rose markedly to $72M in 2024, increasing by 12% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $96M in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Kenya (2.4M units), South Africa (2.2M units) and Tunisia (277K units), together comprising 86% of total consumption.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of +51.2%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest electric heating resistor markets in Africa were South Africa ($14M), Kenya ($11M) and Egypt ($9.4M), together comprising 48% of the total market.

Kenya, with a CAGR of +43.0%, saw the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of electric heating resistor per capita consumption in 2024 were Kenya (41 units per 1000 persons), South Africa (36 units per 1000 persons) and Libya (23 units per 1000 persons).

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of +47.9%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, approx. 495K units of electric heating resistors were produced in Africa; standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 7.8% against the previous year. The volume of production peaked at 497K units in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electric heating resistor production stood at $15M in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $20M. From 2020 to 2024, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Tunisia (452K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of electric heating resistor production, comprising approx. 91% of total volume. Moreover, electric heating resistor production in Tunisia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Gambia (43K units), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Tunisia was relatively modest.

In 2024, the amount of electric heating resistors imported in Africa skyrocketed to 5.7M units, increasing by 28% against 2023 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at 13M units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, electric heating resistor imports expanded remarkably to $71M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Kenya (2.4M units) and South Africa (2.4M units) dominates imports structure, together mixing up 83% of total imports. The following importers - Egypt (216K units), Morocco (200K units), Libya (167K units) and Tunisia (111K units) - together made up 12% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of +51.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest electric heating resistor importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($22M), Morocco ($11M) and Egypt ($10M), with a combined 62% share of total imports. Tunisia, Kenya and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kenya, with a CAGR of +21.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The import price in Africa stood at $12 per unit in 2024, which is down by -18.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 241% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $23 per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($57 per unit), while Kenya ($954 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+14.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, overseas shipments of electric heating resistors decreased by -13.4% to 461K units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37%. The volume of export peaked at 663K units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electric heating resistor exports contracted to $28M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 50%. The level of export peaked at $29M in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2024, Tunisia (286K units) was the main exporter of electric heating resistors, achieving 62% of total exports. South Africa (124K units) took a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (11%).

Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of electric heating resistors. At the same time, Morocco (+8.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +8.6% from 2013-2024. By contrast, South Africa (-4.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of Morocco and Tunisia increased by +7 and +4.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Morocco ($10M), Tunisia ($10M) and South Africa ($4.9M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2024, together accounting for 91% of total exports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +22.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In 2024, the export price in Africa amounted to $60 per unit, growing by 9.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($209 per unit), while Tunisia ($35 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+12.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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