South Africa: Cement Pipe Market 2024

Cement Pipe Market Size in South Africa

The South African cement pipe market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -2.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cement Pipe Production in South Africa

In value terms, cement pipe production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cement Pipe Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of pipes and other articles of cement, which increased by 13% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 104%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement pipe exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of cement pipe exports from South Africa, together comprising 73% of total exports. Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cement pipe exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Lesotho ($X), together accounting for 52% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +20.5%, recorded 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 cement pipe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Zimbabwe (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cement Pipe Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of pipes and other articles of cement into South Africa expanded significantly to X tons, growing by 12% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cement pipe imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cement pipe to South Africa, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, cement pipe imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Israel (X tons), tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+144.9% per year) and Italy (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pipes and other articles of cement to South Africa, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +19.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+156.6% per year) and Spain (+93.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cement pipe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Swaziland ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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