South Africa: Centrifugal Cream Separator Market 2025

Centrifugal Cream Separator Market Size in South Africa

The South African centrifugal cream separator market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Centrifugal cream separator consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Centrifugal Cream Separator Production in South Africa

In value terms, centrifugal cream separator production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 2.3%. Centrifugal cream separator production peaked at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Centrifugal Cream Separator Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of centrifugal cream separators decreased by -18.8% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 771%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, centrifugal cream separator exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 636%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X units) was the main destination for centrifugal cream separator exports from South Africa, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, centrifugal cream separator exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X units), fourfold. Zambia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique totaled +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (+11.9% per year) and Zambia (+41.2% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Zambia ($X) and Swaziland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for centrifugal cream separator exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 59% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana and the UK, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Lesotho, with a CAGR of +12.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 centrifugal cream separator export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -47.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit 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 external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (-11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Centrifugal Cream Separator Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of centrifugal cream separators were imported into South Africa; growing by 143% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 384%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, centrifugal cream separator imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 99%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Italy (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of centrifugal cream separator imports to South Africa, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +103.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of centrifugal cream separators to South Africa, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+47.2% per year) and Germany (-1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average centrifugal cream separator import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -60.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 112%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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