South Africa: Motor Vehicle Radiator Market 2025

Motor Vehicle Radiator Market Size in South Africa

The South African motor vehicle radiator market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +72.1% against 2017 indices. Motor vehicle radiator consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Motor Vehicle Radiator Production in South Africa

In value terms, motor vehicle radiator production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 210%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Motor Vehicle Radiator Exports

Exports from South Africa

Motor vehicle radiator exports from South Africa plummeted to X units in 2022, waning by -21% against 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motor vehicle radiator exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Germany (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of motor vehicle radiator exports from South Africa, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Zambia, Belgium, Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Poland, the Czech Republic and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 53%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zambia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for motor vehicle radiator exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 43% of total exports. The United States, Belgium, Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Australia, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +53.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average motor vehicle radiator export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 24%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lesotho (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Motor Vehicle Radiator Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of radiators for motor vehicles increased by 17% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, motor vehicle radiator imports reached $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 53%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of motor vehicle radiator to South Africa, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, motor vehicle radiator imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), fourfold. Mexico (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+17.4% per year) and Mexico (+56.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of radiators for motor vehicles to South Africa, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+12.3% per year) and Mexico (+42.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average motor vehicle radiator import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -11.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform