South Africa: Market for Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials 2025

Market Size for Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials in South Africa

The South African market for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials totaled $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.5% against 2020 indices. Twine, cordage or textile net consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials in South Africa

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 -1.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials were exported from South Africa; dropping by -17.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of twine, cordage or textile net exports from South Africa, together accounting for 70% of total exports. Lesotho, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the key foreign market for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials exports from South Africa, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia amounted to -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (-7.4% per year) and Swaziland (+13.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials decreased by -13.8% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -13.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of twine, cordage or textile net imports to South Africa, together comprising 70% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +171.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Hungary ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest twine, cordage or textile net suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 59% share of total imports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +97.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 import price for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton 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 ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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