South Africa: Market for Moulds For Mineral Materials 2025

Exports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of moulds for mineral materials were exported from South Africa; with a decrease of -50.3% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 90%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Swaziland (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) were the main destinations of mould for mineral materials exports from South Africa, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mould for mineral materials exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Namibia ($X) and Angola ($X), together accounting for 81% of total exports.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +10.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 mould for mineral materials export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 Zambia (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of moulds for mineral materials decreased by -33.4% to X units, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), Portugal (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of mould for mineral materials imports to South Africa, together comprising 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the United States, India and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +127.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mould for mineral materials suppliers to South Africa were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. Portugal, China, India and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +105.5%, saw 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

In 2022, the average mould for mineral materials import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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