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South Africa: Enamels And Glazes Market 2024

Enamels And Glazes Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African enamels and glazes market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Enamels And Glazes Production in South Africa

In value terms, enamels and glazes production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Enamels And Glazes Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass increased by 31% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 48%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, enamels and glazes exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons) was the main destination for enamels and glazes exports from South Africa, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Zimbabwe was relatively modest.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) also remains the key foreign market for vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass exports from South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average enamels and glazes export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Zimbabwe.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to +10.0% per year.

Enamels And Glazes Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass increased by 42% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 76%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, enamels and glazes imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of enamels and glazes to South Africa, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, enamels and glazes imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +168.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+6.5% per year) and China (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest enamels and glazes suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +157.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average enamels and glazes import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of enamels and glazes consumption in 2020 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 40% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Spain, Japan, Russia, Brazil, Indonesia, France, Mexico, Turkey, Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 33%.
The countries with the highest volumes of enamels and glazes production in 2020 were China, the United States and Spain, together accounting for 46% of global production. India, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, France, Mexico, Turkey, Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.
In value terms, Brazil, Italy and Spain constituted the largest enamels and glazes suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by China and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 9.2%.
In value terms, Zimbabwe remains the key foreign market for enamels and glazes exports from South Africa, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 9.9% share of total exports.
The average enamels and glazes export price stood at $1,637 per ton in 2020, dropping by -7.5% against the previous year.
The average enamels and glazes import price stood at $795 per ton in 2020, approximately equating the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the enamels and glazes market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20302150 - Vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations for ceramics, enamelling or glass

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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