South Africa: Orthopaedic Appliances Market 2024

Orthopaedic Appliances Market Size in South Africa

For the third year in a row, the South African orthopaedic appliances market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 11% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +17.1% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Orthopaedic Appliances Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of orthopaedic appliances and splints increased by 79% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 303% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 524% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of orthopaedic appliances exports from South Africa, with a combined 80% share 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 Swaziland (with a CAGR of +27.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Russia ($X) and Namibia ($X) constituted the largest markets for orthopaedic appliances exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 74% of total exports.

Botswana, with a CAGR of +37.5%, saw 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 orthopaedic appliances export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -15.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 Botswana (+27.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orthopaedic Appliances Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of orthopaedic appliances and splints increased by 23% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 57%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +17.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of orthopaedic appliances to South Africa, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, orthopaedic appliances imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+6.6% per year) and the United States (-2.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of orthopaedic appliances and splints to South Africa, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+15.9% per year) and Switzerland (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orthopaedic appliances import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orthopaedic appliances import price decreased by -25.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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