South Africa: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in South Africa

The South African market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank modestly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in South Africa

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 75%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -16.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 275%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 250%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from South Africa, together accounting for 92% of total exports. Swaziland and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of +122.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Botswana ($X) and Mozambique ($X), together comprising 94% of total exports. Zambia and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.7%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of +111.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Mozambique (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to South Africa, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Botswana (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +24.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+11.3% per year) and Botswana (+110.4% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X), China ($X) and Botswana ($X) constituted the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to South Africa, together comprising 90% of total imports.

Botswana, with a CAGR of +104.8%, recorded 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

The average import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -38.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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