South Africa: Market for Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows 2024

Market Size for Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows in South Africa

In 2021, the South African aluminium window and door market decreased by -4.5% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +56.3% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Production of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows in South Africa

In value terms, aluminium window and door production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 22%. Aluminium window and door production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +34.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium window and door exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium window and door exports from South Africa, together accounting for 59% of total exports. These countries were followed by Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zambia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Namibia ($X) were the largest markets for aluminium window and door exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 56% of total exports. These countries were followed by Swaziland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Lesotho, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +12.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aluminium window and door export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows were imported into South Africa; increasing by 35% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 109% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium window and door imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest aluminium window and door supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium window and door imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Zimbabwe (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lesotho (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zimbabwe (+403.5% per year) and Lesotho (+27.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows to South Africa, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zimbabwe (+406.9% per year) and Greece (-3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium window and door import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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