SADC: Market for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in SADC

The SADC market for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in SADC

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 25%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Exports in SADC

In 2021, overseas shipments of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 98% of total exports in 2021.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of -5.3% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest unsaturated polyesters in primary forms supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -6.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -1.1% per year.

Imports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Imports in SADC

In 2021, purchases abroad of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) represented the main importer of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms, constituting 58% of total imports. Mauritius (X tons) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Madagascar (10%) and Zimbabwe (6.9%). Angola (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms. At the same time, Angola (+12.8%) and Madagascar (+7.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +12.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Zimbabwe (-2.6%), Mauritius (-2.9%) and Zambia (-20.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa, Madagascar and Angola increased by +8.1, +5.8 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unsaturated polyesters in primary forms in SADC, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a 10% share.

In South Africa, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms imports contracted by an average annual rate of -4.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritius (-3.7% per year) and Madagascar (+7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Zambia ($X per ton) and Angola ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform