South Africa: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African hand-held blow pipe market increased by 11% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in South Africa

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding increased by 177% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X units), Italy (X units) and Zambia (X units) were the main destinations of hand-held blow pipe exports from South Africa, together accounting for 66% of total exports. Mali, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +86.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for hand-held blow pipe exported from South Africa were Kenya ($X), Italy ($X) and Zambia ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports. Mali, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mali, with a CAGR of +64.8%, recorded 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

The average hand-held blow pipe export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -30.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 99% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit) and Namibia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (+261.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, imports of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding into South Africa skyrocketed to X units, growing by 49% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 98%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), China (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) were the main suppliers of hand-held blow pipe imports to South Africa, together accounting for 73% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, the United States, Belgium, Italy and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +77.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hand-held blow pipe suppliers to South Africa were Poland ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 73% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +48.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 hand-held blow pipe import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -6.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per unit) and Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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