South Africa Lawn Mower (Robotic, Walk behind, Ride on) Market Overview, 2027

"South Africa, a country known for its various landscapes and amazing natural beauty, has a strong and active lawn mower industry that reflects the country's profound love for well-kept outdoor areas. Lawns and gardens have a particular place in the hearts of South Africans due to their temperate environment and rich gardening tradition. The South African lawn mower market offers a diverse range of products to meet the various demands of households, landscapers, golf courses, and municipalities. The market welcomes innovation and sustainability, from classic petrol-powered mowers for large lawns to ecologically friendly electric ones for smaller residential premises. As South Africa becomes more environmentally concerned, there is an increasing demand for electric and battery-powered mowers that lower emissions and noise levels. On top of that, technological improvements have given rise to smart features in lawn mowers, giving users with greater control, precision, and efficiency in grass maintenance. Along with classic walk-behind and ride-on mowers, robotic mowers are gaining popularity, providing simple and hands-free lawn management alternatives. South Africa's lawn mower industry is evolving, driven by the country's love of outdoor life, devotion to environmental preservation, and demand for attractive, maintained landscapes that match the country's natural marvels. According to the report titled """"South Africa Lawn Mowers Market Overview, 2027"""", published by Bonafide Research, the lawn mower market in the South African region is forecasted to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 7.35% during the forecast period of 2022–2027. South Africa dominates the Middle East and African area in terms of lawn mower market share, and it is expected to account for the region's largest market share in the coming years. Many individuals took up gardening as a hobby during lockdowns, which fueled the expansion of the lawn mower industry since they are the principal components responsible for well-maintained lawns. Tandem Industries, a leading manufacturer of lawn mowers, has a strong position in the South African market. Furthermore, worldwide players like Dennis Mowers have a specific presence there. There are several providers, such as Honeydew lawn mowers, that sell lawn mowers for worldwide giants such as Stihl, as well as lawn mowers from local manufacturers such as Tandem. Recent advancements, such as Husqvarna's launch of Ceora lawn mowers for small residential and big commercial areas, with integration with sophisticated technologies such as AI and IoT, will fuel the lawn mower industry in rising nations such as South Africa.

The walk-behind lawn mower is estimated to have a higher market share during the forecast period due to its simpler structure and functionality. Due to the increased effort these mowers require, they’re best kept aside for small lawns that are no more than half an acre in size and owners who don’t mind the exercise this entails. Walk-along mowers are versatile and come in more variations than ride-on mowers, with qualities and features for every budget. Ride-on mowers are mainly suitable for larger lawns of a few acres in size. They are basically of a gas-powered nature, as they can keep you going for longer without the need for a fill-up. The other types are robotic ones, which grow at the fastest rate among the product types due to the recent developments in technology and the availability of facilities like GPS in them. The residential segment is anticipated to have a higher market share due to increased urbanisation and to increase the aesthetic appeal of the property, which will lead to higher adoption of walk-behind lawn mowers and robotic lawn mowers, especially for smaller areas. Higher construction and infrastructure activities in government and other private commercial properties, along with increased penetration of outdoor sports like cricket, rugby, golf, and football, have fuelled the market for lawn mowers in the commercial segment. Based on the fuel types, gas-powered lawn mowers are estimated to have a larger market share during the forecast period by holding more than 42%. However, due to rising carbon emissions and environmental pollution from these types, alternative fuel options such as propane-powered lawn mowers for larger lawns and electric and battery ones for smaller to medium-sized lawns are witnessing a significant surge. Moreover, manual-powered mowers are also expected to grow despite being the conventional ones in the residential sector as lawns are not very large and they can easily be handled with them with even less physical exertion. The rear-wheel-drive type segment accounted for the maximum market share of more than 68% during the estimated period. AWD types are expensive and suited for uneven, sloppy terrain as they make use of all four wheels that are grounded on surfaces that maintain their balance. FWD types are suited for flat surfaces and not for sloppy terrain, but they are quite cheap. This leads to higher growth of RWD types as they are not very cheap nor very costly and they are suited to a variety of surfaces with traction benefits. Standard blades are also referred to as 2-in-1 blades that have the ability to cut and discharge or clip the grass into the bag. However, increasing awareness and adoption of mulching blades regarding their added advantages of soil fertility is anticipated to hamper their market during the forecast period, with an increasing trend being observed for mulching blade lawn mowers.

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There have been noteworthy impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic like the sudden announcement of lock-downs led to disruption in the supply chain as the production was halted in factories, and moreover, there was no communication about the opening of these lockdowns among the nations due to the transportation sector also being halted, which further led to zero imports and exports of products and services. There were some positive impacts also, such as the lawn mower industry witnessing a positive impact on demand across all countries amid the pandemic. However, by the end of that year, to recover from that phase, manufacturing activities with increased investments were started in full swing owing to increased demand for gardening activities during COVID pandemic times. Changes in consumer preference due to lockdown and """"work from home"""" situations have boosted the demand for lawn mowers in the Middle East & Africa region. Considered in this report. • Geography: South Africa • Historical year: 2016 • Base year: 2021 • Estimated year:2022 • Forecast year: 2027 Aspects covered in this report • South Africa lawn mowers market with its value and forecast along with its segments • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Five force models. • Top-profiled companies • Strategic recommendation

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By Product type in the report • Walk behind lawn mowers • Ride-on lawn mowers • Robotic lawn mowers By End-User type in the Report • Residential • Professional Landscaping services • Golf Courses • Government and others By the Fuel type in the report. • Manual-powered • Gas-powered • Propane-powered • Electric corded • Electric-cordless By Drive type in the report • All wheel drive (AWD) • Front wheel drive (FWD) • Rear wheel drive (RWD) By Blade type in the Report • Cylinder Blade • Standard Blade • Mulching Blade • Others (Lifting Blade) The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases and annual reports of companies, analyzing government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. After this, we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to lawn mower industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry. """