Growth Opportunities in the South African Connected Truck Telematics Industry
Despite Multiple Local Challenges and Geopolitical Uncertainties, South Africa Presents Significant Growth Opportunities in the Light Commercial Vehicle Segment
30-May-2024
Global
Market Research
South Africa's commercial vehicle telematics industry exhibits significant growth potential, particularly in the basic track-and-trace segment. With the integration of affordable enhancements, opportunities to expand into mid-tier and advanced solutions will open up. In addition to the ongoing energy and utilities challenges, governmental regulatory support and incentives for foreign players are notably lacking. Nevertheless, the country presents favorable prospects for new vendors despite prevailing geopolitical conditions. By the end of 2023, approximately 930,000 of an estimated 3.6 million commercial vehicles were equipped with telematics devices and services. This includes around 3.1 million light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and 0.5 million medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M/HCVs), representing a collective penetration rate of approximately 26%. Local telematics service providers (TSPs) dominate the market because of consolidation. Mix Telematics, Ctrack, Altech Netstar, Cartrack, and Tracker, the top five vendors, collectively hold a share of approximately 75%. Market expansion hinges on adherence to existing safety regulations and driver-centric mandates, compelling fleet operators to embrace telematics solutions for compliance. In South Africa, fuel efficiency and vehicle safety stand out as primary motivations for fleet investment in telematics, overshadowing considerations related to compliance and overall performance.
Author: Mugundhan Deenadayalan
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the South African Connected Truck Telematics Industry
Scope of Analysis
Business Models
Hardware Types and Purchase Models
Competitive Environment
Competitors
Growth Metrics
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Forecast Considerations
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Share
Revenue Share Analysis
Connected Truck Telematics Industry Evolution
Connected Truck Telematics Outlook
Key Findings
Industry Trends Influencing Telematics Adoption
Challenges for Telematics in the South African Trucking Industry
Technology Ecosystem
Business Models of OEMs and TSPs
Ecosystem Partners and Local Partnerships
Connected Truck Telematics Installed Base Forecast
South Africa Telematics Installed Base by Contribution
Installed Base Forecast and Analysis, South Africa
Telematics Product Type Range
Telematics Product Package Range
M&HCV Third-party Service Providers
M&HCV OEMS
Opportunity by Hardware Type
Opportunity by Package Type
Opportunities by Services—Top 3 Services
Opportunity by Vehicle Type
Opportunity by Fleet Type
Opportunity by Industry Type
Opportunity by Solution Type
Opportunity by Solution Type (continued)
Opportunity Regions
Growth Opportunity 1—Expansion via M&As
Growth Opportunity 1—Expansion via M&As (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Investments in Start-ups
Growth Opportunity 2—Investments in Start-ups (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Partner Network Integration
Growth Opportunity 3—Partner Network Integration (continued)
Best Practices Recognition
Frost Radar
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
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Deliverable Type | Market Research |
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Author | Mugundhan Deenadayalan |
Industries | Automotive |
No Index | No |
Is Prebook | No |
Keyword 1 | Truck Telematics Industry Market |
Keyword 2 | Connected Truck Telematics |
Keyword 3 | Connected Truck Market |
Podcast | No |
WIP Number | MH2B-01-00-00-00 |