South Africa: Metal Treating Machine Market 2025

Metal Treating Machine Market Size in South Africa

The South African metal treating machine market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Metal Treating Machine Production in South Africa

In value terms, metal treating machine production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Metal treating machine production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Treating Machine Exports

Exports from South Africa

Metal treating machine exports from South Africa reduced sharply to X units in 2022, falling by X% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal treating machine exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Guinea (X units), Namibia (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) were the main destinations of metal treating machine exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Namibia ($X) constituted the largest markets for metal treating machine exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Guinea, the UK, Zimbabwe, Italy, Botswana and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal treating machine export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Treating Machine Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of machines for treating metal, having individual functions were imported into South Africa; rising by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal treating machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Switzerland (X units) constituted the largest supplier of metal treating machine to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, metal treating machine imports from Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fivefold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Switzerland totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines for treating metal, having individual functions to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Switzerland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal treating machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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