South Africa: Respiration Apparatus Market 2024

Respiration Apparatus Market Size in South Africa

For the third consecutive year, the South African respiration apparatus market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 16% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +97.6% against 2014 indices. Respiration apparatus consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Respiration Apparatus Exports

Exports from South Africa

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiration apparatus decreased by -23.8% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 390% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, respiration apparatus exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 447% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of respiration apparatus exports from South Africa, with a combined 60% share of total exports. Zimbabwe, Lesotho, India, Poland, Zambia, Mauritius, Australia and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +283.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest markets for respiration apparatus exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 56% of total exports. Australia, Zimbabwe, India, Lesotho, Zambia, Mauritius, Mozambique and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +102.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 respiration apparatus export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Respiration Apparatus Imports

Imports into South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiration apparatus, which increased by 32% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, respiration apparatus imports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 88%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest respiration apparatus supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, respiration apparatus imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), eightfold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +24.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.6% per year) and Mexico (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of respiration apparatus to South Africa, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +28.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+13.3% per year) and Germany (+8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average respiration apparatus import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -35.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 43%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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