South Africa: Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Market 2025

Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Market Size in South Africa

The South African linoleum manufacturing machine market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Production in South Africa

In value terms, linoleum manufacturing machine production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings from South Africa shrank notably to X units, dropping by -61% on the year before. Overall, exports faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum manufacturing machine exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Ghana (X units) were the main destinations of linoleum manufacturing machine exports from South Africa, together accounting for 44% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +400.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Ghana ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for linoleum manufacturing machine exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 47% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +934.5%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average linoleum manufacturing machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 353% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Seychelles ($X per unit) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($X per unit) and Botswana ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+133.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings decreased by -29.5% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 139% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum manufacturing machine imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of linoleum manufacturing machine to South Africa, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, linoleum manufacturing machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-15.5% per year) and Germany (-18.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings to South Africa, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-14.1% per year) and Germany (-17.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average linoleum manufacturing machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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