Key Market Indicators
South African compressor import is expected to decline to 49.5 million kilograms by 2026, a 7.5% decrease from the 2021 level of 77.7 million kilograms. Since 2005, imports have grown by 59.1% year-on-year. Exports of compressors dropped to 447,880 kilograms in 2018, down 26.1% from 2017's level of 605,700 kilograms. Since 2005, exports have fallen by 54.7% year-on-year. South Africa was ranked 35th in 2018, with Ireland taking the top spot at 447,880 kilograms. Thailand, South Korea and Slovakia ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th, respectively.
