Africa Explosives Market Research Report Information by Type, by Product, by Application, and by Country Forecast till 2035

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Africa Explosives Market Research Report Information by Type (ANFO, Bulk Emulsion Explosives, Cartridge Emulsion Explosives, Cartridge Water Gel Explosives, Others), by Product (Blasting Agents, Low Explosives, High Explosives), by Application (Mining, Metal Mining, Coal Mining, Nonmetal Mining & Quarrying, Construction, Military & Defense, Others), and by Country (South Africa, Botswana, Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mali, Rest of Africa) Forecast till 2035

Industry Overview

The Africa Explosives Market is anticipated to hit USD 4,095,849.0 million, expanding at a 3.7% CAGR by the end of 2035. An explosive is a reactive substance capable of releasing energy suddenly through combustion, detonation, or a rapid chemical transformation. This controlled force is harnessed across industries such as mining, engineering, and defense for effective material fragmentation and energy release.

The explosive demand in Africa has been largely supported by the rapid growth of infrastructure and construction activities. Controlled blasting is therefore still very much in use for site preparation and geological challenges for the works on the dams, bridges, housing projects, mining-related corridors, and industrial complexes. The large-scale construction cycles are being propelled by the government-backed mega projects, private-sector real-estate investments, and international funding. This trend, which is particularly strong in the cities of Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Cairo, is becoming a steady consumer of bulk emulsions, ANFO, and detonators.

Major Company Development

In April 2019, AEL Intelligent Blasting launched an environmentally friendly surface emulsion in Francophone West Africa, positioning the company as a pioneer in the development of greener blasting solutions for mining operations. The product cleverly incorporates waste oil from the mines, thus turning a liability into a usable, sustainable input. Not only does this method lower the environmental footprint, but it also contributes to the alignment of mining activities with the global sustainability agenda. AEL, by responsibly getting rid of waste oil, is solidifying its position as a close ally in the implementation of eco-conscious mining practices throughout the region.

Key Players

Major players in the Africa explosives market are BME (Omnia Group), Orica, AECI Mining, Sasol, MAXAM, Titanobel, Nxco Mining Technologies, Solar Mining Services, Enaex, and Austin Powder.

Report Attribute Details

Market Size 2024: USD 2,780,513.5 Million
Market Size 2035: USD 4,095,849.0 Million
CAGR (2025-2035): 3.7%
Base Year: 2024
Market Forecast Period: 2025-2035

Industry Segmentations

By Type: ANFO - 2.6%, Bulk Emulsion Explosives - 2.8%.
By Product: Blasting Agents - 2.8%, Low Explosives - 1.3%.
By Application: Mining - 2.6%, Metal Mining - 2.9%.

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2 MARKET INTRODUCTION

2.1 DEFINITION
2.2 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
2.3 RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
2.4 MARKET STRUCTURE

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 OVERVIEW
3.2 DATA FLOW
- 3.2.1 DATA MINING PROCESS
3.3 PURCHASED DATABASE:
3.4 SECONDARY SOURCES:
- 3.4.1 SECONDARY RESEARCH DATA FLOW:
3.5 PRIMARY RESEARCH:
- 3.5.1 PRIMARY RESEARCH DATA FLOW:
- 3.5.2 PRIMARY RESEARCH: NUMBER OF INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED
3.6 APPROACHES FOR MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION:
- 3.6.1 TRADE ANALYSIS APPROACH
3.7 DATA FORECASTING
- 3.7.1 DATA FORECASTING TECHNIQUE
3.8 DATA MODELING
- 3.8.1 MICROECONOMIC FACTOR ANALYSIS:
- 3.8.2 DATA MODELING:
3.9 TEAMS AND ANALYST CONTRIBUTION

4 MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 DRIVERS
- 4.2.1 INCREASED MINING ACTIVITY
- 4.2.2 INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTION BOOM
4.3 RESTRAINT
- 4.3.1 HIGH INITIAL COSTS
4.4 OPPORTUNITY
- 4.4.1 ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT
- 4.4.2 DEFENSE SECTOR GROWTH
4.5 IMPACT OF RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR ON EXPLOSIVES MARKET

5 MARKET FACTOR ANALYSIS

5.1 SUPPLY/VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 5.1.1 PARTICIPANTS
  - 5.1.1.1 RAW MATERIAL ANALYSIS
  - 5.1.1.2 MANUFACTURER
    - 5.1.1.2.1 PRODUCTION PROCESS 48
    - 5.1.1.2.2 LIST OF MANUFACTURERS (COMPANY NAME, HEADQUARTERS, CONTACT DETAILS) 48
  - 5.1.1.3 DISTRIBUTORS
    - 5.1.1.3.1 LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS (COMPANY NAME, HEADQUARTERS, CONTACT DETAILS) 48
  - 5.1.1.4 END USERS
    - 5.1.1.4.1 LIST OF POTENTIAL USERS (COMPANY NAME, HEADQUARTERS, CONTACT DETAILS) 49
5.2 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES MODEL
- 5.2.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
- 5.2.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
- 5.2.3 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
- 5.2.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- 5.2.5 INTENSITY OF RIVALRY
5.3 OVERVIEW OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT
5.4 REGULATORY UPDATES
- 5.4.1 GOVERNMENT POLICY
- 5.4.2 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.5 BROAD LEVEL GAP ANALYSIS TO UNDERSTAND UNTAPPED AREA
- 5.5.1 BASED ON TYPE
- 5.5.2 BASED ON APPLICATION
5.6 R&D UPDATE
- 5.6.1 CURRENT SCENARIO
- 5.6.2 FUTURE ROADMAP
- 5.6.3 CHALLENGES
- 5.6.4 NOVEL APPLICATIONS
- 5.6.5 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
5.7 PESTEL ANALYSIS

6 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE

6.1 OVERVIEW
6.2 ANFO
6.3 BULK EMULSION EXPLOSIVES
6.4 CARTRIDGE EMULSION EXPLOSIVES
6.5 CARTRIDGE WATER GEL EXPLOSIVES
6.6 OTHERS

7 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT

7.1 OVERVIEW
7.2 BLASTING AGENTS
7.3 LOW EXPLOSIVES
7.4 HIGH EXPLOSIVES

8 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION

8.1 OVERVIEW
8.2 MINING
8.3 CONSTRUCTION
8.4 MILITARY & DEFENSE
8.5 OTHERS

9 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY COUNTRY

9.1 OVERVIEW
9.2 AFRICA
- 9.2.1 SOUTH AFRICA
- 9.2.2 BOTSWANA
- 9.2.3 GHANA
- 9.2.4 ZAMBIA
- 9.2.5 ZIMBABWE
- 9.2.6 MALI
- 9.2.7 REST OF AFRICA

10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
10.3 COMPETITION DASHBOARD
10.4 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS: KEY PLAYERS FINANCIAL
10.5 KEY DEVELOPMENTS & GROWTH STRATEGIES

11 COMPANY PROFILES

11.1 BME (OMNIA GROUP)
- 11.1.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 11.1.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 11.1.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 11.1.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 11.1.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 11.1.6 KEY STRATEGY
11.2 ORICA
- 11.2.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 11.2.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 11.2.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 11.2.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 11.2.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 11.2.6 KEY STRATEGY
11.3 AECI MINING
- 11.3.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 11.3.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 11.3.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 11.3.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 11.3.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 11.3.6 KEY STRATEGY
11.4 SASOL
- 11.4.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 11.4.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 11.4.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 11.4.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 11.4.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 11.4.6 KEY STRATEGY
11.5 MAXAM
- 11.5.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 11.5.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 11.5.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 11.5.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 11.5.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 11.5.6 KEY STRATEGY
11.6 TITANOBEL
- 11.6.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 11.6.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 11.6.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 11.6.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 11.6.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 11.6.6 KEY STRATEGY
11.7 NXCO MINING TECHNOLOGIES
- 11.7.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 11.7.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 11.7.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 11.7.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 11.7.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 11.7.6 KEY STRATEGY
11.8 SOLAR MINING SERVICES
- 11.8.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 11.8.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 11.8.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 11.8.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 11.8.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 11.8.6 KEY STRATEGY
11.9 ENAEX
- 11.9.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 11.9.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 11.9.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 11.9.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 11.9.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 11.9.6 KEY STRATEGY
11.10 AUSTIN POWDER
- 11.10.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 11.10.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 11.10.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 11.10.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 11.10.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 11.10.6 KEY STRATEGY
11.11 DATA CITATIONS

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1 QFD MODELING FOR MARKET SHARE ASSESSMENT
TABLE 2 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 3 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 4 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 5 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 6 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 7 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 8 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 9 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 10 SOUTH AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 11 SOUTH AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 12 SOUTH AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 13 SOUTH AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 14 SOUTH AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 15 SOUTH AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 16 BOTSWANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 17 BOTSWANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 18 BOTSWANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 19 BOTSWANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 20 BOTSWANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 21 BOTSWANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 22 GHANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 23 GHANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 24 GHANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 25 GHANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 26 GHANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 27 GHANA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 28 ZAMBIA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 29 ZAMBIA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 30 ZAMBIA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 31 ZAMBIA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 32 ZAMBIA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 33 ZAMBIA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 34 ZIMBABWE EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 35 ZIMBABWE EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 36 ZIMBABWE EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 37 ZIMBABWE EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 38 ZIMBABWE EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 39 ZIMBABWE EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 40 MALI EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 41 MALI EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 42 MALI EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 43 MALI EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 44 MALI EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 45 MALI EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 46 REST OF AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 47 REST OF AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 48 REST OF AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 49 REST OF AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 50 REST OF AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (TONS)
TABLE 51 REST OF AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019-2035 (USD THOUSAND)
TABLE 52 COMPETITION DASHBOARD: AFRICA EXPLOSIVE MARKET
TABLE 53 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS: KEY PLAYERS FINANCIAL
TABLE 54 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH
TABLE 55 PARTERNERSHIP
TABLE 56 BME (OMNIA GROUP) PRODUCTS OFFERED
TABLE 57 BME (OMNIA GROUP): KEY DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 58 ORICA: PRODUCTS OFFERED
TABLE 59 AECI MINING PRODUCTS OFFERED
TABLE 60 AECI MINING: KEY DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 61 SASOL PRODUCTS OFFERED
TABLE 62 MAXAM.: PRODUCTS OFFERED
TABLE 63 TITANOBEL PRODUCTS OFFERED
TABLE 64 NXCO MINING TECHNOLOGIES. PRODUCTS OFFERED
TABLE 65 SOLAR MINING SERVICES PRODUCTS OFFERED
TABLE 66 ENAEX, PRODUCTS OFFERED
TABLE 67 AUSTIN POWDER PRODUCTS OFFERED

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET SNAPSHOT, 2024
FIGURE 2 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET: STRUCTURE
FIGURE 3 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET: MARKET GROWTH FACTOR ANALYSIS (2019-2035)
FIGURE 4 SOUTH AFRICA'S GOLD PRODUCTION FROM 2019 TO 2024 (IN KG)
FIGURE 5 CONTRIBUTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO GDP IN GHANA FROM 2019 TO 2023 (IN MILLION GHANAIAN CEDIS)
FIGURE 6 DRIVER IMPACT ANALYSIS (2024-2035)
FIGURE 7 CHALLENGE IMPACT ANALYSIS (2024-2035)
FIGURE 8 SUPPLY CHAIN: AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET
FIGURE 9 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS OF THE EXPLOSIVES MARKET
FIGURE 10 GRANTED PATENT ANALYSIS OF EXPLOSIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA
FIGURE 1 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2024 (% SHARE)
FIGURE 2 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2024 (% SHARE)
FIGURE 3 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2024 (% SHARE)
FIGURE 4 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2024 (% SHARE)
FIGURE 5 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2024 (% SHARE)
FIGURE 6 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2024 (% SHARE)
FIGURE 7 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2024 (% SHARE)
FIGURE 8 AFRICA EXPLOSIVES MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2024 (% SHARE)
FIGURE 9 AFRICA EXPLOSIVE MARKET MAJOR PLAYERS MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024 (%)
FIGURE 10 BME (OMNIA GROUP). FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
FIGURE 11 BME (OMNIA GROUP).: SWOT ANALYSIS
FIGURE 12 ORICA. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
FIGURE 13 ORICA.: SWOT ANALYSIS
FIGURE 14 AECI MINING. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
FIGURE 15 AECI MINING SWOT ANALYSIS
FIGURE 16 SASOL. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
FIGURE 17 SASOL, SWOT ANALYSIS
FIGURE 18 MAXAM.: SWOT ANALYSIS
FIGURE 19 TITANOBEL. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
FIGURE 20 TITANOBEL SWOT ANALYSIS
FIGURE 21 NXCO MINING TECHNOLOGIES.SWOT ANALYSIS
FIGURE 22 SOLAR MINING SERVICES. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
FIGURE 23 SOLAR MINING SERVICES: SWOT ANALYSIS
FIGURE 24 ENAEX. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
FIGURE 25 ENAEX, SWOT ANALYSIS
FIGURE 26 AUSTIN POWDER, SWOT ANALYSIS