
South Africa - Vitrifiable Enamels and Glazes for Ceramics, Enamelling or Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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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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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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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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