SADC: Market for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles 2025

Market Size for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in SADC

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the SADC rubber-to-metal and moulded article market, when its value increased by 25% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in SADC

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +6.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 78%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Exports in SADC

In 2021, exports of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles in SADC stood at X tons, surging by 7.9% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 38%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2021. Tanzania (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles. At the same time, Tanzania (+66.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +66.2% from 2012-2021. Tanzania (+2.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest rubber-to-metal and moulded article supplier in SADC, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

In South Africa, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports plunged by an average annual rate of -1.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 29% 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 remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-1.6%).

Imports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Imports in SADC

In 2021, supplies from abroad of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 65% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), generating an 8.3% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Angola (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Madagascar (+11.5%), Botswana (+10.1%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+8.9%), Mauritius (+6.9%), Namibia (+5.2%), Mozambique (+4.0%), Zambia (+3.7%) and Tanzania (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +11.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Angola (-12.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa and Botswana increased by +10 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rubber-to-metal and moulded articles in SADC, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 4.2% share.

In South Africa, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Botswana (+9.7% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform