SADC: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market 2025

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market Size in SADC

The SADC acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives market was estimated at $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Production in SADC

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 20%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons exported in SADC declined rapidly to X tons, dropping by -39.1% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 218%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 205%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2021. Botswana (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports from South Africa stood at -1.2%. At the same time, Botswana (+109.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +109.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of South Africa (+33 p.p.) and Botswana (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives supplier in SADC, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($X), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

In South Africa, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 32% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+5.7%).

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons imported in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 17% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -8.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 82% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), constituting a 6.3% share of total imports. Tanzania (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports into South Africa stood at +5.4%. At the same time, Mozambique (+26.4%), Madagascar (+6.3%), Zimbabwe (+6.3%) and Angola (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +26.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tanzania (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+3.5 p.p.) and Mozambique (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Tanzania (-4.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in SADC, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 3.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 2% share.

In South Africa, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (-4.5% per year) and Tanzania (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform