South Africa - Electrical Insulators Of Ceramics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingImport of Ceramic Electrical Insulators in South Africa Surges to $582K in January 2024
South Africa Ceramic Electrical Insulator Imports
In January 2024, supplies from abroad of electrical insulators of ceramics increased by 45% to 852K units, rising for the second month in a row after four months of decline. Overall, imports recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2023 when imports increased by 94% m-o-m. Imports peaked in January 2024.
In value terms, ceramic electrical insulator imports rose significantly to $582K (IndexBox estimates) in January 2024. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when imports increased by 67% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 594K units in July 2023; afterwards, it flattened through to January 2024.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Ceramic Electrical Insulator in South Africa (thousand USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | |
| China | 151 | 136 | 270 | 291 | 179 | 264 | 230 | 302 | 111 | 161 | 119 | 136 | 345 |
| India | 40.8 | 227 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 59.2 | 110 | 262 | 68.6 | 21.2 | 16.6 | 20.7 | 213 | 143 |
| Others | 63.5 | 61.9 | 59.7 | 225 | 139 | 114 | 102 | 114 | 70.2 | 135 | 242 | 198 | 93.0 |
| Total | 255 | 425 | 334 | 518 | 378 | 488 | 594 | 484 | 202 | 313 | 382 | 548 | 582 |
Imports by Country
In January 2024, China (673K units) constituted the largest ceramic electrical insulator supplier to South Africa, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic electrical insulator imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (171K units), fourfold.
From January 2023 to January 2024, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China stood at +3.3%.
In value terms, China ($345K) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic electrical insulator to South Africa, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($143K), with a 25% share of total imports.
From January 2023 to January 2024, the average monthly growth rate of value from China amounted to +7.2%.
Import Prices by Country
In January 2024, the ceramic electrical insulator price amounted to $683 per thousand units (CIF, South Africa), with a decrease of -26.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 69% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1.4 per unit in August 2023; however, from September 2023 to January 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($836 per thousand units), while the price for China stood at $513 per thousand units.
From January 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.7%).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ceramic electrical insulator market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23431030 - Electrical insulators of ceramics (excluding insulating fittings)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
