South Africa: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2025

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in South Africa

The South African hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in South Africa

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 13%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites decreased by -8.9% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after seven years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from South Africa, together accounting for 38% of total exports. Malawi, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Belgium, Angola, Madagascar, Swaziland, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 52%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +61.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Malawi ($X) and Zambia ($X) were the largest markets for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 36% share of total exports. Mozambique, Angola, Belgium, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Swaziland, Madagascar, Lesotho and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +73.4%, 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 hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritius ($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 Angola (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites decreased by -13.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 686% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 540%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites to South Africa, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-0.2% per year) and the United States (-10.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites to South Africa, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+0.6% per year) and the United States (-10.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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