South Africa: Market for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass 2024

Market Size for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in South Africa

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the South African market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass, when its value decreased by -24.9% to $X. In general, consumption, however, posted modest growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Production of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in South Africa

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container production fell dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 106% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of bottles, jars and other containers of glass, when their volume increased by 17% to X units. Overall, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -29.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 36%. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X units), Namibia (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) were the main destinations of glass bottle, jar and container exports from South Africa, together comprising 78% of total exports. France, Botswana, Zambia and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) were the largest markets for glass bottle, jar and container exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 77% of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana, France, Zambia and Swaziland, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +9.2%, 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 export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass amounted to $X per unit, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Zimbabwe ($X per unit) and Swaziland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) and Mozambique ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, glass bottle, jar and container imports into South Africa soared to X units, picking up by 66% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Saudi Arabia (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) were the main suppliers of glass bottle, jar and container imports to South Africa, with a combined 37% share of total imports. France, Tanzania, Germany, Italy, India, Swaziland, Oman, Botswana, Namibia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +85.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), France ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest glass bottle, jar and container suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, India, Tanzania, Italy, Germany, Oman, Swaziland, Botswana, Thailand and Namibia, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Oman, with a CAGR of +46.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2021, the average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 9.2% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the price for Namibia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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