South Africa: Market for Ready-Mixed Concrete And Factory Made Mortars 2025

Market Size for Ready-Mixed Concrete And Factory Made Mortars in South Africa

The South African market for ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars reached $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ready-Mixed Concrete And Factory Made Mortars in South Africa

In value terms, production of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ready-Mixed Concrete And Factory Made Mortars

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars were exported from South Africa; rising by X% on 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Namibia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Ready-Mixed Concrete And Factory Made Mortars

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortar supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortar suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 ready-mixed concrete and factory made mortars stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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