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South Africa - Articles of Plaster or of Compositions Based On Plaster - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Plaster Article Price in South Africa - 2023

Plaster Article Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average plaster article export price amounted to $0.5 per square meter, declining by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $0.7 per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($0.6 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($0.4 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plaster Article Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average plaster article import price amounted to $0.2 per square meter, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $0.2 per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($0.4 per square meter), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($0.2 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plaster Article Exports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster exported from South Africa rose notably to 46M square meters, picking up by 13% against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plaster article exports expanded rapidly to $23M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +67.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Plaster Article in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Zimbabwe	3.6	4.6	6.6	6.9	24.2%
Botswana	3.3	2.8	4.8	5.5	18.6%
Zambia	2.5	2.1	3.1	3.2	8.6%
Namibia	1.8	2.0	2.5	2.9	17.2%
Swaziland	0.5	1.2	1.3	1.4	40.9%
Mozambique	0.8	0.6	0.9	1.1	11.2%
Lesotho	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.6	14.5%
Malawi	0.5	0.6	0.2	0.5	0.0%
Others	0.3	0.2	0.8	0.6	26.0%
Total	13.6	14.6	20.7	22.7	18.6%

Top Export Markets for Plaster Article from South Africa in 2022:

Zimbabwe (13.2M square meters)
Botswana (11.0M square meters)
Zambia (7.6M square meters)
Namibia (5.1M square meters)
Swaziland (3.2M square meters)
Mozambique (3.0M square meters)
Lesotho (1.2M square meters)
Malawi (1.0M square meters)

Plaster Article Imports in South Africa

In 2022, imports of articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster into South Africa reduced markedly to 24M square meters, falling by -16.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 34M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plaster article imports fell to $4.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $6M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Plaster Article in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	3,417	2,304	1,755	2,563	-9.1%
Saudi Arabia	1,047	669	2,195	1,211	5.0%
United Arab Emirates	456	0.7	230	302	-12.8%
Mauritius	277	58.4	218	240	-4.7%
Turkey	77.6	147	142	120	15.6%
Algeria	198	N/A	211	N/A	3.2%
Others	499	338	538	443	-3.9%
Total	5,971	3,517	5,290	4,879	-6.5%

Top Suppliers of Plaster Article to South Africa in 2022:

China (14.0M square meters)
Saudi Arabia (7.6M square meters)
Mauritius (1.2M square meters)
United Arab Emirates (0.7M square meters)
Turkey (0.5M square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plaster article 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 23621050 - Boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only (excluding articles agglomerated with plaster, ornamented)
Prodcom 23621090 - Boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster, not faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only (excluding articles agglomerated with plaster, ornamented)
Prodcom 23691100 - Articles of plaster or compositions based on plaster, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

South Africa

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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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32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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