SADC: Electrical Insulator Market 2025

Electrical Insulator Market Size in SADC

The SADC electrical insulator market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -16.3% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Electrical Insulator Production in SADC

In value terms, electrical insulator production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Electrical Insulator Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of electrical insulators in SADC shrank dramatically to X units, reducing by -16.6% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 960%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, electrical insulator exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 154% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2022. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to electrical insulator exports from South Africa stood at +2.5%. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (+64.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +64.3% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by +2.2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest electrical insulator supplier in SADC, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to -4.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 444%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while South Africa totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+2.2%).

Electrical Insulator Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of electrical insulators increased by 50% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 64%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electrical insulator imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tanzania represented the largest importing country with an import of around X units, which finished at 72% of total imports. South Africa (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units). All these countries together held near 19% share of total imports. The following importers - Angola (X units) and Mauritius (X units) - each finished at a 5.9% share of total imports.

Imports into Tanzania increased at an average annual rate of +33.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (+35.9%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+10.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +35.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (-8.2%) and Angola (-11.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania, Mauritius and Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by +63, +2.6 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 71% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +16.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 63% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Mauritius ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform