South Africa: Market for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses in South Africa

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the South African vulcanised cellular rubber articles market, when its value decreased by -4.2% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +29.6% against 2018 indices. Vulcanised cellular rubber articles consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Production of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses in South Africa

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Exports from South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses, which decreased by -12% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 85%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 28%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main destinations of vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports from South Africa, together accounting for 46% of total exports. Swaziland, Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho, Senegal, Portugal, the United States and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +506.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Zambia ($X) and Namibia ($X) were the largest markets for vulcanised cellular rubber articles exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 46% share of total exports. Swaziland, the United States, Mozambique, Senegal, Botswana, Lesotho, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +477.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vulcanised cellular rubber articles export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 39%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 the United States (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 206% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 133%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest vulcanised cellular rubber articles supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+12.0% per year) and Malaysia (-9.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) were the largest vulcanised cellular rubber articles suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for 50% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, India, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese), the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Thailand and Finland, which together accounted for a further 40%.

India, with a CAGR of +46.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vulcanised cellular rubber articles import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 87% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+29.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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