South Africa: Vapour Generating Boiler Market 2025

Vapour Generating Boiler Market Size in South Africa

The South African vapour generating boiler market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, surging by 9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vapour Generating Boiler Production in South Africa

In value terms, vapour generating boiler production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 21%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vapour Generating Boiler Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, exports of vapour generating boilers from South Africa surged to X tons, growing by 92% against the year before. In general, exports, however, faced a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,688% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vapour generating boiler exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 850%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malawi (X tons) was the main destination for vapour generating boiler exports from South Africa, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, vapour generating boiler exports to Malawi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), threefold. Mozambique (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malawi stood at +110.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+49.9% per year) and Mozambique (+2.3% per year).

In value terms, Malawi ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vapour generating boilers exports from South Africa, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Malawi stood at +92.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+4.2% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vapour generating boiler export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 197%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vapour Generating Boiler Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of vapour generating boilers were imported into South Africa; growing by 213% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a moderate increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vapour generating boiler imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 200%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vapour generating boiler to South Africa, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, vapour generating boiler imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +20.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-12.6% per year) and Germany (+22.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vapour generating boilers to South Africa, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +24.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+23.5% per year) and Italy (-10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vapour generating boiler import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -39.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 61%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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