South Africa: Hydantoin Market 2025

Hydantoin Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African hydantoin market increased by 79% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Hydantoin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hydantoin Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of hydantoin and its derivatives exported from South Africa reduced markedly to X kg, dropping by -86.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 347%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hydantoin exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 374% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X kg), Zambia (X kg) and Mozambique (X kg) were the main destinations of hydantoin exports from South Africa, together accounting for 91% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for hydantoin exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Mozambique ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +8.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hydantoin export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 98% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hydantoin Imports

Imports into South Africa

Hydantoin imports into South Africa soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by 161% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hydantoin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of hydantoin to South Africa, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, hydantoin imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+4.0% per year) and the United States (-16.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hydantoin and its derivatives to South Africa, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-12.0% per year) and India (+17.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hydantoin import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -45.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 82%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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