
South Africa - Railway Material Of Steel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingSouth African Exporters Set to Invest Heavily in Rail Infrastructure
South African coal and iron ore exporters are poised to finalize agreements with the state-owned logistics company, Transnet SOC Ltd., aiming to invest billions of rand into improving rail lines and boosting shipments. According to Mining.com, these agreements are anticipated to be signed next month, with firms such as Glencore Plc and Anglo American's units being at the forefront of this logistical advancement.
The persistent challenges of theft and inadequate track maintenance have severely impacted South Africa's export capacity. Coal exports fell to a 30-year low of 48 million tons in 2023, while iron ore shipments fell to a decade low. Despite a marginal increase in coal railings to 52.1 million tons last year, this figure remains significantly below the 60-million-ton goal, underutilizing the total rail capacity of 91 million tons.
Efforts to revive this sector include allowing private operators on the tracks starting April to enhance export revenues. Ian Bird of B4SA emphasized the urgency, pointing out the impact on both Transnet Freight Rail and third-party operators. The complete rehabilitation of Transnet's tracks could require up to 64.5 billion rand over the next five years, according to their previous disclosures.
Investment Prospects
Export routes range from the Saldanha port for iron ore to the Richards Bay on the eastern seaboard for coal, both key contributors to South Africa's export economy. Technical assessments for necessary repairs on coal and iron ore lines have been completed, signaling readiness for rehabilitation and expansion projects.
Recent discussions, including inputs from President Cyril Ramaphosa, revealed that freight-rail volumes rose by 5.3% year on year, though they missed the annual goal of 170 million tons by 7 million tons. A planned escalation to 250 million tons by the 2029-30 fiscal year anticipates substantial private investment and operational enhancements.
Additionally, container throughput at Transnet's ports is projected to fall short of its target, achieving 4.2 million units instead of the aimed 4.4 million for this financial year, though projections include a rise to 5.4 million units stimulated by private sector participation by 2029-30.
While the rollout of new electricity-generation capacity and transmission lines fell significantly behind yearly targets, these infrastructure initiatives represent a concerted effort to restore South Africa's rail lines to optimal operational capacity, with private sector involvement crucial for sustaining this momentum.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steel railway material 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 24107500 - Railway material (of steel)
- Prodcom 2410T252 - Railway material
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
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- 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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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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
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING 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
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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