South Africa - Orthopaedic Appliances And Splints - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa's 2023 Import of Orthopaedic Appliances Reaches An Average of $83 Million
South Africa Orthopaedic Appliances Imports
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of orthopaedic appliances and splints, when their volume decreased by -5.3% to 2.8M units. Overall, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +49.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 3M units in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
In value terms, orthopaedic appliances imports amounted to $83M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +17.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Orthopaedic Appliances in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 18.0 | 20.2 | 21.3 | 26.1 | 29.3 | 33.1 | 33.4 | 31.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.9 |
| China | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 4.6 | 11.7 | 7.9 | 5.8 | 8.0 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Switzerland | 16.2 | 12.6 | 10.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 | 11.2 | 12.3 | 14.0 | 11.1 | 10.2 | 7.9 |
| Germany | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 4.3 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Italy | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 5.5 |
| Mexico | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Costa Rica | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| United Kingdom | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Others | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.6 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 10.2 | 10.0 |
| Total | 49.3 | 48.4 | 48.0 | 57.1 | 63.5 | 78.4 | 74.3 | 70.2 | 77.1 | 82.4 | 82.6 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (1.7M units) constituted the largest orthopaedic appliances supplier to South Africa, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, orthopaedic appliances imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (291K units), sixfold. Mexico (263K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-2.3% per year) and Mexico (+2.2% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($36M) constituted the largest supplier of orthopaedic appliances and splints to South Africa, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($10M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 9.5% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.8% per year) and Switzerland (-7.0% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the orthopaedic appliances price stood at $29 per unit (CIF, South Africa), growing by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $37 per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($133 per unit), while the price for China ($6.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the orthopaedic appliances 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 32502239 - Orthopaedic appliances, splints and other fracture appliances
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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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
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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
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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
