
South Africa - Injection-Moulding Machines for Working Rubber or Plastics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Injection-Moulding Machine Market Size in South Africa
The South African injection-moulding machine market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Injection-Moulding Machine Production in South Africa
In value terms, injection-moulding machine production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Injection-Moulding Machine Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2022, overseas shipments of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics decreased by -3.2% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 338%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, injection-moulding machine exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 238%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Nigeria (X units) was the main destination for injection-moulding machine exports from South Africa, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, injection-moulding machine exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mali (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Swaziland (X units), with a 9.8% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nigeria stood at +77.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (+62.7% per year) and Swaziland (+7.2% per year).
In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) remains the key foreign market for injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics exports from South Africa, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.3% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe totaled +25.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (-59.6% per year) and the United States (+60.4% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average injection-moulding machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -63.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 360%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 the United States (+34.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Injection-Moulding Machine Imports
Imports into South Africa
Injection-moulding machine imports into South Africa declined remarkably to X units in 2022, reducing by -30.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 1,116% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, injection-moulding machine imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of injection-moulding machine to South Africa, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, injection-moulding machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), more than tenfold.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +1.5%.
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics to South Africa, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average injection-moulding machine import price amounted to $X per unit, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 607%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China amounted to $X per unit.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the injection-moulding machine 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 28961010 - Injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics or for manufacturing rubber or plastic products
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
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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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
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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