Africa’s digital landscape has changed significantly over the past decade. Mobile connectivity and internet adoption have expanded rapidly, positioning the continent as one of the fastest-growing digital regions globally. While access levels still vary, mobile-first usage has enabled millions of users and businesses to come online. At africon, we implement projects across Africa, and clients…
Africa’s rapidly growing population and expanding economies are driving strong demand for trucks, creating significant opportunities for international suppliers. As infrastructure projects, construction, and logistics networks continue to grow, the demand for new and used trucks across the continent is rising steadily. africon works on more than 40 projects across Africa each year, many of…
Africa’s washing machine market has experienced steady growth in imports over the past decade, driven by rising urbanization, changing lifestyles, and increasing demand for home appliances. The shift toward automation in many households presents significant opportunities for international manufacturers. Statista values the washing machines market revenue at US$5.23bn in 2025. In a recent project for…
Africa’s automotive import market has seen steady growth over the last decade, fuelled by infrastructure development and rising consumer demand. Despite global disruptions and logistical challenges, the continent continues to attract strong trade flows from international suppliers. Imports of vehicles and parts remain key drivers of Africa’s trade volumes. At africon, we work with many…
Africa’s pharmaceutical sector continues to evolve, with local manufacturing gradually expanding but still falling short of meeting demand. The continent remains heavily import-dependent, with domestic production currently addressing only around 30% of total pharmaceutical needs. Despite this, there is growing interest and momentum toward building a more self-reliant manufacturing base, driven by rising demand, policy…
africon regularly speaks at industry events, where we highlight key trends and opportunities across African markets. In some of our presentations, we’ve showcased this slide that shows the rise of billion-dollar revenue companies on the continent as part of broader discussions on market entry and strategic growth in Africa. According to McKinsey’s Reimagining Economic Growth…
Power supply challenges remain a concern across many African countries, driving consistent demand for alternative energy solutions such as diesel-electric generator sets. Power outages, growing industrialization, and infrastructure expansion continue to fuel the import and usage of generators in sectors ranging from manufacturing and mining to healthcare and telecommunications. In a recent project for a…
Africa is making gradual progress in regulating air quality and emission standards, creating new dynamics for global industrial players. These efforts are particularly relevant in the context of growing urbanization and industrialization across the continent.In a recent project for a leading German manufacturer of industrial and automotive catalytic converters, africon supported the client with a…
Africa’s oil and gas sector remains a key focus of global interest, with natural gas emerging as a primary target for investment. Many countries hold substantial reserves, and governments are actively driving large-scale gas projects across the continent. In a recent project for a leading German manufacturer of industrial components used in the gas sector,…
West Africa’s pharmaceutical industry is expanding steadily, driven by rising demand and increasing healthcare investments. As part of a multi-country prioritization project for a large German pharmaceutical company, africon conducted an in-depth analysis of the market landscape in West Africa, assessing industry growth, local production, and import dependencies. Our research revealed that Nigeria’s pharmaceutical market…
