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South Africa - Iron or Steel Wire Products - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Iron or Steel Wire Product in South Africa - 2023

Price for Iron or Steel Wire Product in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for iron or steel wire products stood at $2,280 per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $4,397 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 the UK ($14,388 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($771 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Iron or Steel Wire Product in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for iron or steel wire products stood at $2,010 per ton in 2021, growing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 120%. The export price peaked at $2,526 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($4,886 per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($465 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 Kenya (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Iron or Steel Wire Product in South Africa

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of iron or steel wire products decreased by -8.4% to 5.4K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year.

In value terms, iron or steel wire product imports reached $13M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% 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 2021 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Iron or Steel Wire Product in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
China	5.5	5.8	5.9	3.6%
Germany	1.1	0.6	0.8	-14.7%
United Kingdom	0.7	0.9	0.7	0.0%
Poland	0.8	0.5	0.6	-13.4%
Czech Republic	0.1	0.5	0.4	100.0%
Turkey	0.2	0.1	0.3	22.5%
Belgium	0.3	0.2	0.2	-18.4%
Luxembourg	0.4	0.3	0.1	-50.0%
Others	1.3	1.3	4.3	81.9%
Total	10.3	10.2	13.4	14.1%

Top Suppliers of Iron or Steel Wire Product to South Africa in 2022:

China (2585.0 tons)
Czech Republic (535.0 tons)
Poland (286.2 tons)
Belgium (230.4 tons)
Turkey (171.1 tons)
Germany (98.9 tons)
Luxembourg (56.9 tons)
United Kingdom (51.1 tons)

Exports of Iron or Steel Wire Product in South Africa

Iron or steel wire product exports from South Africa rose rapidly to 4.4K tons in 2022, growing by 5.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year.

In value terms, iron or steel wire product exports expanded significantly to $9.2M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.1% 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 +73.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Export of Iron or Steel Wire Product in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
Mozambique	574	447	353	-21.6%
Namibia	374	426	339	-4.8%
India	21.6	57.6	329	290.3%
Kenya	126	398	314	57.9%
Botswana	506	194	305	-22.4%
Lesotho	334	172	199	-22.8%
Cote d'Ivoire	141	200	158	5.9%
France	180	96.6	137	-12.8%
United Arab Emirates	28.1	50.4	129	114.3%
Malawi	77.9	104	107	17.2%
Belgium	77.0	48.3	90.7	8.5%
Mexico	22.7	32.3	52.5	52.1%
Pakistan	49.8	49.5	39.0	-11.5%
Others	3,238	3,046	5,874	34.7%
Total	5,750	5,322	8,427	21.1%

Top Export Markets for Iron or Steel Wire Product from South Africa in 2022:

Belgium (188.7 tons)
Botswana (153.3 tons)
India (148.4 tons)
Namibia (128.0 tons)
Pakistan (83.8 tons)
Kenya (75.7 tons)
France (73.9 tons)
Mozambique (72.2 tons)
Lesotho (67.6 tons)
Mexico (61.4 tons)
Malawi (57.2 tons)
Cote d'Ivoire (56.1 tons)
United Arab Emirates (40.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for iron or steel wire product 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 25992925 - Finished products of iron/steel wire, snares, traps, etc., fodder ties, animal nose rings, mattress hooks, butchers

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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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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