South Africa: Inflator System Airbag Market 2025

Inflator System Airbag Market Size in South Africa

The South African inflator system airbag market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw prominent growth. Inflator system airbag consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Inflator System Airbag Production in South Africa

In value terms, inflator system airbag production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Inflator system airbag production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Inflator System Airbag Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of airbags with inflator system and parts thereof, when their volume decreased by -53.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 57%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, inflator system airbag exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for inflator system airbag exports from South Africa, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, inflator system airbag exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Namibia (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina stood at +19.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (-13.8% per year) and Namibia (+26.1% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for airbags with inflator system and parts thereof exports from South Africa, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina totaled +10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (-17.8% per year) and Namibia (+15.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average inflator system airbag export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Inflator System Airbag Imports

Imports into South Africa

Inflator system airbag imports into South Africa declined to X tons in 2022, waning by -6.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +29.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, inflator system airbag imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of inflator system airbag imports to South Africa, together accounting for 58% of total imports. Poland, Romania, Spain, Tunisia, France, Vietnam and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +59.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest inflator system airbag suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Poland, Romania, France, Tunisia, Spain, Brazil and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +53.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average inflator system airbag import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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