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South Africa: Inductor Market 2025

Inductor Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African inductor market increased by 41% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Inductor Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of inductors decreased by -72% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, inductor exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X units), Lesotho (X units) and Namibia (X units) were the main destinations of inductor exports from South Africa, together accounting for 89% of total exports. Mozambique, the Netherlands, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +32.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the key foreign market for inductors exports from South Africa, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lesotho ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Namibia totaled -5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lesotho (-7.9% per year) and Botswana (-17.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average inductor export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -18% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 26%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Swaziland (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+41.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Inductor Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of inductors increased by 26% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, inductor imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X units), Bulgaria (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main suppliers of inductor imports to South Africa, together comprising 70% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +271.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of inductors to South Africa, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.6% per year) and Japan (-22.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average inductor import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -24.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 84%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for Slovenia (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+97.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for inductors in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Hong Kong SAR, the United States and China, with a combined 34% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of inductors in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and South Africa, together comprising 35% of global production. Indonesia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Taiwan Chinese), Mexico, Vietnam, Japan, Italy, Canada and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

What are the leading suppliers of inductors to South Africa?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of inductor to South Africa, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada, with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an 8% share.

What are the leading importers of inductors from South Africa?

In value terms, Swaziland, Lesotho and Namibia constituted the largest markets for inductor exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 43% of total exports.

What is the average export price for inductors in South Africa?

In 2021, the average inductor export price amounted to $0.2 per thousand units, falling by -6.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for inductors in South Africa?

In 2021, the average inductor import price amounted to $33 per thousand units, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the inductor 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 27115080 - Inductors (excluding induction coils, deflection coils for cathode-ray tubes, for discharge lamps and tubes)

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

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024