SADC: Prepared Binders Market 2025

Prepared Binders Market Size in SADC

The SADC prepared binders market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prepared Binders Production in SADC

In value terms, prepared binders production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Prepared Binders Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, overseas shipments of prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores increased by 65% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 342% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, prepared binders exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 258% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Swaziland (X tons), constituting a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to prepared binders exports from South Africa stood at +32.3%. At the same time, Swaziland (+92.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +92.6% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Swaziland increased by +10 percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest prepared binders supplier in SADC, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports.

In South Africa, prepared binders exports increased at an average annual rate of +30.4% 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 32% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 42% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Swaziland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-1.4%).

Prepared Binders Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, prepared binders imports in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 83% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared binders imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. 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, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 65% of total imports in 2021. Angola (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 20% share of total imports. Botswana (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to prepared binders imports into South Africa stood at +11.2%. At the same time, Angola (+63.7%), Madagascar (+53.3%), Botswana (+36.6%), Mozambique (+35.3%), Namibia (+21.7%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +63.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of Angola (+9.6 p.p.), Madagascar (+4.7 p.p.), Mozambique (+4.5 p.p.) and Botswana (+3.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (-1.8 p.p.) and South Africa (-4.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest prepared binders importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Angola ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Angola, with a CAGR of +82.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+11.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform