SADC: Direct Dye Market 2024

Direct Dye Market Size in SADC

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the SADC direct dye market, when its value increased by 1.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Direct Dye Production in SADC

In value terms, direct dye production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Direct Dye Exports

Exports in SADC

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of direct dyes and preparations based thereon decreased by -35.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, direct dye exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 127%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the main exporter of direct dyes and preparations based thereon in SADC, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 84% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), generating an 11% share of total exports. Swaziland (X kg) and Mauritius (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to direct dye exports from South Africa stood at -8.3%. At the same time, Namibia (+10.3%) and Mauritius (+5.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +10.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Swaziland (-13.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Namibia (+8.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Swaziland (-2.2 p.p.) and South Africa (-8.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest direct dye supplier in SADC, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 2.9% share.

In South Africa, direct dye exports contracted by an average annual rate of -9.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+23.3% per year) and Mauritius (+8.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+11.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Direct Dye Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X tons of direct dyes and preparations based thereon were imported in SADC; declining by -40% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, direct dye imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 74% of total imports in 2021. Angola (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Zambia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 12% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to direct dye imports into South Africa stood at -6.2%. At the same time, Madagascar (+21.0%), Zambia (+15.0%), Angola (+14.4%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+14.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +21.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tanzania (-13.1%) and Mauritius (-15.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Angola, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar increased by +5.9, +4.2, +3.1 and +2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported direct dyes and preparations based thereon in SADC, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to -7.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zambia (+24.3% per year) and Angola (+17.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 85% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+8.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform