
South Africa - Equipment for Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping or Pit Propping - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping in South Africa
The South African market for equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping reached $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Production of Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping in South Africa
In value terms, scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports of Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping
Exports from South Africa
In 2021, overseas shipments of equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 33%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Australia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment exports from South Africa, with a combined 30% share of total exports. Botswana, Israel, Swaziland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Swaziland (with a CAGR of +23.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment exported from South Africa were Australia ($X), Peru ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for 34% of total exports. These countries were followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Israel, Argentina, the United States, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia and Swaziland, which together accounted for a further 35%.
Among the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +14.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping amounted to $X per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping
Imports into South Africa
After four years of decline, overseas purchases of equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main suppliers of scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment imports to South Africa, together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Italy, Turkey, Spain, Austria, Poland and Namibia, which together accounted for a further 26%.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping to South Africa, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 11% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-5.9% per year) and India (+7.8% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average import price for equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 25112310 - Iron or steel equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, p ropping/pit-propping including pit head frames and superstructures, extensible coffering beams, tubular scaffolding and similar equipment
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
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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