South Africa: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in South Africa

The South African metal skid chain market shrank slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. Metal skid chain consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Skid Chain Production in South Africa

In value terms, metal skid chain production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports from South Africa

Metal skid chain exports from South Africa soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 165% compared with 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 284% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 284%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons) was the main destination for metal skid chain exports from South Africa, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, metal skid chain exports to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zimbabwe (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Botswana (X kg), with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Zambia amounted to +108.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (+5.7% per year) and Botswana (-5.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for metal skid chain exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Botswana ($X), together accounting for 98% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of +116.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal skid chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -23.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, metal skid chain imports into South Africa dropped modestly to X tons, declining by -4.2% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 44%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest metal skid chain supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, metal skid chain imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria stood at +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-12.7% per year) and Japan (+300.3% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel skid chain to South Africa, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Austria stood at +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-14.1% per year) and Japan (+358.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal skid chain import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 10%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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