
South Africa - Cylinders for Calendering - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Calendering Cylinder Market Size in South Africa
In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the South African calendering cylinder market, when its value decreased by -6.3% to $X. In general, consumption saw a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Calendering Cylinder Production in South Africa
In value terms, calendering cylinder production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.
Calendering Cylinder Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2021, overseas shipments of cylinders for calendering were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, calendering cylinder exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Zambia (X units) was the main destination for calendering cylinder exports from South Africa, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, calendering cylinder exports to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mozambique (X units), with a 1.4% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zambia amounted to +43.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (-3.8% per year) and Mozambique (+2.3% per year).
In value terms, Zambia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cylinders for calendering exports from South Africa, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 4.4% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Zambia amounted to +36.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (-4.0% per year) and Mozambique (+9.5% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average calendering cylinder export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 10%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Calendering Cylinder Imports
Imports into South Africa
In 2021, the amount of cylinders for calendering imported into South Africa surged to X units, growing by 19% on 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 83%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, calendering cylinder imports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 297% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of calendering cylinder to South Africa, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, calendering cylinder imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X units), with a 4.1% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +74.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.9% per year) and Turkey (+50.0% per year).
In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest calendering cylinder suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia, Turkey, Brazil, the UK, Austria and Namibia, which together accounted for a further 23%.
Brazil, with a CAGR of +83.3%, saw 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 2021, the average calendering cylinder import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -20.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 137% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($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 the United States (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the calendering cylinder market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 28298313 - Cylinders for calendering or other rolling machines (excluding those for calendering or rolling machines for metals or glass)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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