SADC: Moulds For Metal Market 2025

Moulds For Metal Market Size in SADC

The SADC moulds for metal market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +10.4% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Moulds For Metal Production in SADC

In value terms, moulds for metal production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 38%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Moulds For Metal Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of moulds for metals in SADC fell rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -30.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 79%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, moulds for metal exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the main exporter of moulds for metals in SADC, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 69% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons), together achieving a 25% share of total exports. Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of moulds for metals. At the same time, Mauritius (+41.3%) and Mozambique (+20.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +41.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lesotho (-21.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+28 p.p.), Mauritius (+17 p.p.) and Mozambique (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Lesotho (-45.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest moulds for metal supplier in SADC, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a 3.3% share.

In South Africa, moulds for metal exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+48.4% per year) and Lesotho (-23.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, falling by -27.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Moulds For Metal Imports

Imports in SADC

Moulds for metal imports soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 19% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +42.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, moulds for metal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 61% of total imports in 2022. Zambia (X tons) held an 8.5% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mozambique (8.3%), Tanzania (8.1%) and Angola (8%).

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the moulds for metals imports, with a CAGR of +17.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (+17.4%) and Tanzania (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Angola (-3.9%) and Mozambique (-6.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+38 p.p.) and Zambia (+5.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tanzania, Angola and Mozambique saw its share reduced by -4.3%, -14.7% and -22.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported moulds for metals in SADC, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at +3.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (-7.0% per year) and Mozambique (-12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (-3.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform