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South Africa: Patent Leather Market 2025

Patent Leather Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African patent leather market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Patent Leather Production in South Africa

In value terms, patent leather production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Patent Leather Exports

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X square meters) was the main destination for patent leather exports from South Africa, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zimbabwe amounted to +55.3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Zimbabwe totaled +55.9%.

Patent Leather Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather were finally on the rise to reach X square meters after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, patent leather imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a precipitous shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X square meters) constituted the largest patent leather supplier to South Africa, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, patent leather imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X square meters), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-16.4% per year) and Pakistan (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Pakistan ($X) and China ($X) were the largest patent leather suppliers to South Africa, together comprising 91% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of -9.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average patent leather import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with a decrease of -26.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Italy and the United States, together accounting for 35% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Italy and the United States, with a combined 37% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather to South Africa?

In value terms, Pakistan constituted the largest supplier of patent leather to South Africa, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.3% share.

What are the leading importers of patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather from South Africa?

In value terms, Zimbabwe remains the key foreign market for patent leather exports from South Africa.

What is the average export price for patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather in South Africa?

The average patent leather export price stood at $13,218 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -5.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather in South Africa?

In 2021, the average patent leather import price amounted to $24,116 per ton, flattening at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the patent leather market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 15112200 - Patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather

Country coverage:

South Africa

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024