South Africa: Calendering Cylinder Market 2025

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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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