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Ethylene Market Size in South Africa
In 2021, the South African ethylene market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Ethylene Production in South Africa
In value terms, ethylene production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.
Ethylene Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2021, approx. X tons of ethylene were exported from South Africa; waning by -84.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 2,393%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.
In value terms, ethylene exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,415%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.
Exports by Country
Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for ethylene exports from South Africa, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, ethylene exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malawi (X kg), tenfold. Mozambique (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (+20.7% per year) and Mozambique (-15.9% per year).
In value terms, Mexico ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ethylene exports from South Africa, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Malawi, with a 2.9% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+3.8% per year) and Malawi (+20.7% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average ethylene export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 216% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Ghana (+234.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ethylene Imports
Imports into South Africa
In 2021, the amount of ethylene imported into South Africa stood at X tons, approximately equating 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 287%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, ethylene imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 107%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
The Czech Republic (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main suppliers of ethylene imports to South Africa.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of 0.0%).
In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ethylene to South Africa, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic was relatively modest.
Import Prices by Country
The average ethylene import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ethylene 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 20141130 - Ethylene
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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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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: 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
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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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