From January to June 2021, China and South Africa increased by US$10,436.1746 million compared with the same period in 2020, a year-on-year increase of 70.4%.

From January to June 2021, the total value of China’s exports to South Africa was US$ 9,428,254,600, an increase of US$ 3,226,503,600 compared with the same period in 2020, a year-on-year increase of 52.4%; During the same period, it increased by US$7,209.671 million, a year-on-year increase of 83.2%.

As an African country, South Africa has close economic cooperation with China. From the data, we can see that the economy has grown rapidly in the past year. With the warm economic and trade exchanges, Dongqi Crane’s sales business in South Africa has also developed well. In the past 2021, Dongqi Crane has reached cooperation on more than ten crane projects in South Africa. In order to further open up the South African crane market, we have collected data on the import and export of overhead cranes in South Africa in the past ten years, and analyzed the size and development direction of the South African crane market in 2022 by studying these data.

Some Questions About the World Overhead Crane Market
Before we start discussing the aerial crane market in South Africa, we have a few small questions that need to be answered first. Let’s take a look

What are the largest markets for overhead travelling cranes on fixed support in the world?
The countries with the highest volumes of overhead travelling crane consumption in 2020 were China (34K units), the U.S. (18K units) and India (13K units), together comprising 39% of global consumption. Japan, Germany, Russia, Brazil, Denmark, Bangladesh, Canada, Spain, Turkey and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.
What are the largest producers of overhead travelling cranes on fixed support in the world?
China (38K units) remains the largest overhead travelling crane producing country worldwide, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, overhead travelling crane production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (18K units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (14K units), with a 9% share.
What are the leading suppliers of overhead travelling cranes on fixed support to South Africa?
In value terms, Turkey ($636K) constituted the largest supplier of overhead travelling crane to South Africa, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Finland ($230K), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 3.4% share.
What are the leading importers of overhead travelling cranes on fixed support from South Africa?
In value terms, Ghana ($555K), Botswana ($300K) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($296K) constituted the largest markets for overhead travelling crane exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 52% share of total exports.
What is the average export price for overhead travelling cranes on fixed support in South Africa?
In 2020, the average overhead travelling crane export price amounted to $19,825 per unit, with a decrease of -60.3% against the previous year.
What is the average import price for overhead travelling cranes on fixed support in South Africa?
In 2020, the average overhead travelling crane import price amounted to $4,962 per unit, falling by -75.2% against the previous year.
Data source: https://www.indexbox.io/store/south-africa-overhead-travelling-cranes-on-fixed-support-market-analysis-forecast-size-trends-and-insights/

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South Africa overhead crane market size
The South African Overhead Crane Market grew by X% to $X in 2020, the third consecutive year of growth after four years of decline. During the period under review, total consumption increased moderately from 2007 to 2020: its value has grown at an average annual rate of +X% over the past 13 years. However, the trend pattern indicated that some significant fluctuations were recorded throughout the analysis period. According to 2020 data, consumption increased by +X% compared to the 2017 index. The growth rate was most significant in 2013, when market capitalization increased by X% year-over-year. As a result, spending reached the highest level of X dollars. From 2014 to 2020, market growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, the total production of overhead cranes in 2020 is estimated at X dollars in export prices. During the period under review, total production showed strong growth from 2007 to 2020: its value has grown at an average annual rate of +X% over the past 13 years. However, the trend pattern indicated that some significant fluctuations were recorded throughout the analysis period. According to 2020 data, production has increased by +X% compared to the 2016 index. The most significant growth rate occurred in 2011, when production increased by X% over the previous year. During the period under review, production peaked at $10 in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production has been at lower levels

South Africa overhead crane export scale
In 2020, the overseas shipments of fixed support bridge cranes finally rebounded to X units after four years of decline. Overall, exports continued to show a relatively flat trend pattern. 2015 saw the fastest growth, with exports increasing by X% over the previous year. As a result, exports peaked at X units. Export growth failed to regain momentum between 2016 and 2020.

In value terms, 2020 overhead crane exports fell sharply to $X. During the period under review, exports showed moderate growth. 2008 saw the fastest growth, with an X% increase over the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports failed to regain momentum.

Ghana (X units) is the leading destination for South African bridge crane exports, accounting for X% of total exports. In addition, Ghana exported six times as many overhead cranes as the second major destination, the Democratic Republic of Congo (X units). Botswana (X units) ranks third in total exports with a share of X%. From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of exports to Ghana totaled +X%. Exports to other major destinations recorded the following average annual export growth rates: Democratic Republic of Congo (+X% per annum) and Botswana (-X% per annum).

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Botswana ($X) and the Democratic Republic of Congo ($X) constitute the largest markets for overhead cranes exported from South Africa globally, accounting for X% of total exports. Among the major destination countries, Ghana (+X% per annum) experienced the highest export value growth during the period under review, while the other leaders experienced more modest growth in shipments.

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Import scale of overhead cranes in South Africa
After two years of decline, overseas purchases of fixed-support overhead cranes increased by X% to X units in 2020. But overall, imports continued to decline significantly. During the period under review, imports peaked at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports have been at lower levels.

Overhead crane imports fell sharply to $X in 2020 by value. During the review period, however, imports faced a sudden setback. The most significant growth rate occurred in 2016, with a year-on-year increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import figures were slightly lower.

Switzerland (X units), Finland (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of overhead crane imports to South Africa, accounting for X% of total imports. From 2007 to 2020, among the major suppliers, the Netherlands achieved the most significant growth rate in purchasing, while the other leaders saw a more moderate increase in imports.

Turkey ($X) is South Africa’s largest supplier of overhead cranes by value, accounting for X% of total imports. In second place is Finland ($X) with X% of total imports. It is followed by Estonia with an X% share. From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled +X%. The average annual growth rates of imports for the remaining suppliers are as follows: Finland (-X% per annum) and Estonia (X% per annum).

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South Africa’s overhead crane market trend analysis in 2022