Africa Vending Machine Market (2020-2026) | Size, Share, Revenue, Analysis, Forecast, Trends, Growth, Industry, Outlook & COVID-19 IMPACT

Latest 2023 Development of the Africa Vending Machine Market

Africa Vending Machine Market is one of the evolving industries and is projected to grow in the coming timeframe along with several latest developments and projects. For instance, South Africa-based technology company, Telspace Systems has launched a range of smart vending machines that use facial recognition technology to identify customers. Also, the launch of Solar-Powered Vending Machines in Ghana that can be used to sell snacks, drinks, and other household items is another major development in this market. In general, the machines are designed to operate without electricity which makes them ideal for operating in remote or off-grid areas.

The Africa vending machine market size is expected to experience growth in the coming years due to increasing urbanization, the rising disposable income of middle-class consumers, and the adoption of new technologies such as cashless payment systems and smart vending machines. In addition, vending machines are projected to become an essential part of the infrastructure of tourist destinations, providing convenient access to snacks and beverages for tourists. Furthermore, the government have been actively promoting the use of vending machine as part of its economic development strategies. Overall, these factors are contributing to the growth of the Africa Vending Machine Market in the forthcoming years.

Africa vending machine market Synopsis

Africa vending machine market is expected to register significant growth over the coming years principally due to the busy and hectic lifestyle of people as well as the growing working population in the region. Additionally, digitization and growing demand for ready-to-eat food and beverages along with a growing number of supermarkets and retail chains will further spur the demand for vending machines in Africa. Moreover, the use of vending machines nowadays is not only confined to offering basic and household commodities to customers but the vendors are also offering medical products for instance, in 2019, South Africa introduced an innovative system to dispense medicines to patients suffering from chronic diseases to avoid the long queue of patients in hospitals and clinics. These initiatives will further spur the demand for the vending machine market in Africa during the forecast period.

According to 6Wresearch, the Africa Vending Machine Market size is anticipated to register significant growth during 2020-2026. Increasing disposable income and rising standard of living, entry of a large number of food and beverage brands, growing e-commerce sector, technological advancement as well a rising number of the working population are some of the key growth drivers of the vending machine market in Africa. However, the growth of the vending machine is anticipated to witness a slowdown during the first half of 2020-2021 due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The government of most African countries has implemented lockdowns which have resulted in a standstill of business operations and commercial activities in these countries. However, the market is expected to recover gradually at the beginning of 2021 and it may even take the next few years to retain the normal business conditions in Africa.

Based on end-users, the vending machine market is segmented into QSR, shopping malls, & retail stores, offices, and institutions, public transport, and others. The QSR, shopping malls, and retail stores are witnessing significant growth in the vending machine market in Africa. Additionally, in terms of product type, the vending machine market in Africa is segmented into beverages, snacks, chocolates & candies, tobacco, and others. The snacks and beverages category leads to the overall vending machine market sales in Africa due to the busy lifestyle and the rising number of the working population. Further, the pharmacy outlets are also recording significant growth in revenues due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic which has resulted in increased usage of vending machines across hospitals and other healthcare centres.

Some of the key players operating in the Africa vending machine market are Automated Merchandising Systems, Azkoyen Vending Systems, American Vending Machines, Continental Vending, Evoke Group, Bianchi Industry SpA, Bulk Vending Systems, Crane Merchandising Systems Inc, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd, Sanden Holdings Corporation and others. 

The Africa vending machine market report comprehensively covers the market by product types, end-users, and key countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, and the Rest of Africa. The Africa vending machine market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the Africa vending machine market trends, Africa vending machine market share, opportunities, high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

Africa Vending Machines Market is projected to gain traction in the forthcoming years on the back of the rise in the shift of the rural population towards urban areas who urges to use smart shopping technology where vending machines are proven efficient that results in an increase in the product installation rate across the region. Moreover, the growing working population which indicates an increase in purchasing power and thereby the rising purchase of premium packed goods by using vending machines with the urge to use modern shopping technology is estimated to bolster the growth of vending machines in the entire Africa region in the coming time zone.

Key Highlights of the Report:

• Africa Vending Machine Market Overview
• Africa Vending Machine Market Outlook
• Africa Vending Machine Market Forecast
• Historical Data of Africa Vending Machine Market Revenues for the Period 2016-2019
• Africa Vending Machine Market Size and Africa Vending machine Market Forecast of Revenues, Until 2026
• Historical Data of Africa Vending Machine Market Revenues, By Product Types, for the period 2016-2026
• Market Size & Forecast of Africa Vending Machine Market Revenues and Volumes, By Product Types, Until 2026.
• Historical Data of Africa Vending Machine Market Revenues, By End Users, for the period 2016-2026
• Market Size & Forecast of Africa Vending Machine Market Revenues and Volumes, By End Users, Until 2026.
• Historical Data of Kenya Vending Machine Market Revenues, for the period 2016-2026
• Market Size & Forecast of Kenya Vending Machine Market Revenues and Volumes, Until 2026.
• Historical Data of Nigeria Vending Machine Market Revenues, for the period 2016-2026
• Market Size & Forecast of Nigeria Vending Machine Market Revenues and Volumes, Until 2026.
• Historical Data of Egypt Vending Machine Market Revenues, for the period 2016-2026
• Market Size & Forecast of Egypt Vending Machine Market Revenues and Volumes, Until 2026.
• Historical Data of South Africa Vending Machine Market Revenues and Volumes for the period 2016-2026
• Market Size & Forecast of South Africa Vending Machine Market Revenues and Volumes, Until 2026.
• Historical Data of Rest of the Africa Vending Machine Market Revenues, for the period 2016-2026
• Market Size & Forecast of Rest of the Africa Vending Machine Market Revenues and Volumes, Until 2026.
• Market Drivers and Restraints
• Africa Vending Machine Market Trends and Industry Life Cycle
• Market Opportunity Assessment
• Africa Vending Machine Market Share, By Players
• Africa Vending Machine Market Overview on Competitive Benchmarking
• Company Profiles
• Key Strategic Recommendations

 Markets Covered

The Africa vending machine market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Product Type:

• Beverages
• Snacks
• Chocolate and Candies
• Tobacco
• Others

By End Users:

• QSR
• Shopping Malls
• Retail Stores
• Offices and Institutions
• Public Transport
• Others

By Countries:

• Kenya
• Nigeria
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest of Africa