South Africa: Market for Chain Scoops, Sliders, Runners, End Pieces And Narrow Strips 2024

Market Size for Chain Scoops, Sliders, Runners, End Pieces And Narrow Strips in South Africa

In 2022, the South African chain scoops and sliders market increased by 31% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight curtailment. Chain scoops and sliders consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chain Scoops, Sliders, Runners, End Pieces And Narrow Strips

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of chain scoops, sliders, runners, end pieces and narrow strips exported from South Africa fell dramatically to X tons, declining by -26.4% on 2021. Overall, exports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 144% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chain scoops and sliders exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 114%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main destinations of chain scoops and sliders exports from South Africa, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Botswana, Swaziland, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +45.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lesotho ($X) remains the key foreign market for chain scoops, sliders, runners, end pieces and narrow strips exports from South Africa, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lesotho totaled -12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (-14.4% per year) and Tanzania (+9.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chain scoops and sliders export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chain scoops and sliders export price increased by +63.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Mozambique (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chain Scoops, Sliders, Runners, End Pieces And Narrow Strips

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of chain scoops, sliders, runners, end pieces and narrow strips were imported into South Africa; picking up by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chain scoops and sliders imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest chain scoops and sliders supplier to South Africa, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, chain scoops and sliders imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Swaziland (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Swaziland (-6.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-34.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest chain scoops and sliders suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 99% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +4.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chain scoops and sliders import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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