South Africa: Mould For Glass Market 2025

Mould For Glass Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African mould for glass market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mould For Glass Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of moulds for glass were exported from South Africa; rising by 63% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 588% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mould for glass exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,277% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X units) was the main destination for mould for glass exports from South Africa, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, mould for glass exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X units), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria stood at +93.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+82.9% per year) and Egypt (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest markets for mould for glass exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 83% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +91.7%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mould for glass export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 254%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mould For Glass Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of moulds for glass increased by 17% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 157%. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mould for glass imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovenia (X units) constituted the largest mould for glass supplier to South Africa, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, mould for glass imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovenia stood at +607.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+101.9% per year) and Italy (-5.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest mould for glass suppliers to South Africa were Italy ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Croatia ($X), together comprising 64% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +952.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average mould for glass import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 39% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per unit), while the price for Slovenia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+48.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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