South Africa: Market for Safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels 2022

Market Size for Safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels in South Africa

The South African market for safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselses amounted to $X in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels in South Africa

In value terms, production of safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselses expanded rapidly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, saw slight growth. Production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels

Exports from South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselses, which decreased by -X% to X square meters in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselses dropped sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X square meters), the UK (X square meters) and Namibia (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselses from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Namibia, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels exported from South Africa were Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Namibia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselses stood at $X per square meter in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per square meter) and the UK ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per square meter) and Italy ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels

Imports into South Africa

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselses decreased by -X% to X square meters in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2019, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselses shrank notably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X square meters) constituted the largest safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselses from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselses stood at $X per square meter in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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