SADC: Steel Sheet Piling Market 2025

Steel Sheet Piling Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC steel sheet piling market decreased by -51.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Steel Sheet Piling Production in SADC

In value terms, steel sheet piling production shrank notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 584%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Steel Sheet Piling Exports

Exports in SADC

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of sheet piling of steel increased by 117% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 445% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, steel sheet piling exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 344%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 78% of total exports in 2022. Mozambique (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Botswana (X tons). All these countries together held near 15% share of total exports. The following exporters - Zambia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) - each resulted at a 6.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to steel sheet piling exports from South Africa stood at +9.3%. At the same time, Tanzania (+23.8%), Malawi (+18.9%), Botswana (+16.9%) and Mozambique (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +23.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Zambia (-16.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+20 p.p.), Botswana (+3.8 p.p.) and Tanzania (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Mozambique (-1.5 p.p.) and Zambia (-24.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest steel sheet piling supplier in SADC, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at +8.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+13.3% per year) and Botswana (-5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 294%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while Malawi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Steel Sheet Piling Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheet piling of steel decreased by -40.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, steel sheet piling imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Namibia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) represented the main importer of sheet piling of steel in SADC, making up 73% of total import. It was distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), mixing up a 5.2% share of total imports. Lesotho (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Angola (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest steel sheet piling importing markets in SADC were Namibia ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Botswana ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton 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 Angola ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+6.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform