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South Africa: Lactam Market 2025

Lactam Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African lactam market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a temperate increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lactam Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of lactams from heterocyclic compounds increased by 30% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, faced a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lactam exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 132%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X kg) was the main destination for lactam exports from South Africa, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, lactam exports to Zimbabwe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X kg), fourfold. Swaziland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zimbabwe totaled -49.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (-43.5% per year) and Swaziland (+5.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for lactam exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Namibia ($X) and Swaziland ($X), together accounting for 92% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +8.8%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average lactam export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 56% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 168%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Namibia (+90.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lactam Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, the amount of lactams from heterocyclic compounds imported into South Africa contracted to X tons, dropping by -14.2% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lactam imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 142% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of lactam imports to South Africa, together accounting for 69% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +29.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lactams from heterocyclic compounds to South Africa, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +43.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.4% per year) and Belgium (-10.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lactam import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 60% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 93%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lactams from heterocyclic compounds in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Germany and the United States, with a combined 40% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by India, Italy, Japan, Russia, Belarus, Spain, Brazil, Switzerland, Mexico and Poland, which together accounted for a further 39%.

What are the largest producers of lactams from heterocyclic compounds in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Russia, the United States and Ireland, together accounting for 33% of global production. These countries were followed by Belgium, Japan, China, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Belarus, Mexico, Spain and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 50%.

What are the leading suppliers of lactams from heterocyclic compounds to South Africa?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of lactam to South Africa, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 13% share.

What are the leading importers of lactams from heterocyclic compounds from South Africa?

In value terms, Zimbabwe remains the key foreign market for lactam exports from South Africa, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Botswana $581), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7% share.

What is the average export price for lactams from heterocyclic compounds in South Africa?

In 2021, the average lactam export price amounted to $4,154 per ton, with a decrease of -29.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lactams from heterocyclic compounds in South Africa?

In 2021, the average lactam import price amounted to $3,146 per ton, falling by -12.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lactam 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.

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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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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