South Africa: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African metal stud-link chain market increased by 48% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Metal stud-link chain consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of iron/steel stud-link chain decreased by -10.9% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 470%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 304%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for metal stud-link chain exports from South Africa, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X tons), twofold. Botswana (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Namibia amounted to +26.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+70.5% per year) and Botswana (+22.5% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron/steel stud-link chain exports from South Africa, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia totaled +18.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+74.9% per year) and Botswana (+13.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal stud-link chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 86% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Malaysia ($X per ton) and Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) and Mozambique ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritius (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal stud-link chain imports to South Africa, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +130.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest metal stud-link chain suppliers to South Africa were South Korea ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 95% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +95.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal stud-link chain import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -18.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal stud-link chain import price increased by +60.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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