South Africa: Other Chemical Products Market 2025

Other Chemical Products Market Size in South Africa

The South African other chemical products market was estimated at less than $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Chemical Products Production in South Africa

In value terms, other chemical products production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume decreased by -6.7% against the previous year. Other chemical products production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Chemical Products Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2016, shipments abroad of other chemical products decreased by -8.7% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2016, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other chemical products exports declined to $X in 2016. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 3.5%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of other chemical products exports from South Africa, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Ghana, Australia, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Argentina, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Spain, Italy and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2016, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +26.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zambia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Namibia ($X) constituted the largest markets for other chemical products exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 36% of total exports. Indonesia, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Australia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Argentina, Spain, Malawi and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of +39.2%, 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

In 2016, the average other chemical products export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2016, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Chemical Products Imports

Imports into South Africa

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of other chemical products increased by 1.2% to X tons in 2016. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other chemical products imports shrank to $X in 2016. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 5.9% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), India (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of other chemical products imports to South Africa, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Swaziland, China, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Vietnam, France, Spain, Italy, the UK and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +262.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other chemical products to South Africa, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value from Swaziland stood at -7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.0% per year) and the United States (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average other chemical products import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, waning by -13.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2016, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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