The modular container market in Morocco is a niche but steadily growing segment within the broader construction industry, expanding at an estimated annual rate of approximately 5%. Although still limited in scale, the market is gaining importance as demand for cost-effective, rapidly deployable construction solutions increases. Modular containers in Morocco are primarily used across four…
Africa’s packaging industry is expanding steadily, driven by population growth, urbanisation, and rising demand for processed and packaged goods. At africon, opportunities in Africa’s packaging sector frequently come up in client discussions. Earlier this year, we presented at Ucima’s headquarters in Modena during the conference “The African Market – How to benefit from the African potential.” During the event,…
International airports play a central role in Africa’s economic connectivity, linking local markets to global trade, investment, and mobility flows. At africon, airport infrastructure frequently comes up in client discussions. In a recent project for a large construction company, we analysed airport infrastructure across Africa and mapped the number of international airports by country. One clear…
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…
