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Contents:
- Price for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Price for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in South Africa
- Imports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in South Africa
Price for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average polypropylene in primary forms export price amounted to $1,268 per ton, which is down by -11.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 58% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,536 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($1,465 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($803 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malawi (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Price for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average polypropylene in primary forms import price amounted to $1,759 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $2,262 per ton 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 China ($2,659 per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($677 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in South Africa
After two years of decline, shipments abroad of polypropylene in primary forms increased by 19% to 308K tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep reduction.
In value terms, polypropylene in primary forms exports expanded significantly to $391M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year.
| Export of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Nigeria | 106 | 90.9 | 97.2 | 98.8 | -2.3% |
| Zambia | 18.0 | 23.0 | 41.8 | 41.4 | 32.0% |
| Portugal | 13.5 | 13.0 | 26.3 | 28.6 | 28.4% |
| Netherlands | 11.8 | 8.6 | 17.9 | 17.4 | 13.8% |
| Spain | 9.4 | 7.5 | 13.9 | 16.9 | 21.6% |
| Zimbabwe | 9.9 | 10.2 | 18.0 | 16.4 | 18.3% |
| Malawi | 12.1 | 14.1 | 20.5 | 15.9 | 9.5% |
| China | 18.6 | 24.2 | 10.9 | 14.0 | -9.0% |
| United Kingdom | 14.2 | 8.7 | 12.1 | 13.7 | -1.2% |
| Italy | 13.2 | 7.9 | 14.2 | 12.1 | -2.9% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 6.4 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 9.5 | 14.1% |
| Swaziland | 8.0 | 5.9 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 0.0% |
| Mozambique | 4.5 | 4.3 | 8.1 | 6.1 | 10.7% |
| Others | 146 | 98.5 | 73.9 | 91.7 | -14.4% |
| Total | 391 | 325 | 371 | 391 | 0.0% |
Top Export Markets for Polypropylene in Primary Forms from South Africa in 2022:
- Nigeria (75.3K tons)
- Zambia (29.2K tons)
- Portugal (23.3K tons)
- China (14.3K tons)
- Netherlands (13.1K tons)
- Spain (13.1K tons)
- Zimbabwe (11.2K tons)
- Malawi (10.9K tons)
- United Kingdom (10.3K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (9.5K tons)
- Italy (9.1K tons)
- Mozambique (7.6K tons)
- Swaziland (6.1K tons)
Imports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of polypropylene in primary forms imported into South Africa declined markedly to 31K tons, with a decrease of -22.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +20.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 40K tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.
In value terms, polypropylene in primary forms imports contracted significantly to $55M in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 103%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $70M, and then shrank significantly in the following year.
| Import of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16.1 | 12.6 | 29.7 | 24.0 | 14.2% |
| Belgium | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 2.7% |
| Thailand | 3.3 | 2.6 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 2.0% |
| India | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 115.4% |
| China | 0.8 | 3.0 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 55.4% |
| Germany | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.2 | -17.4% |
| Italy | 1.8 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | 0.8 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 33.4% |
| Spain | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 48.1% |
| Kuwait | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | -2.6% |
| South Korea | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | -23.9% |
| Swaziland | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 26.0% |
| Others | 2.9 | 1.9 | 8.4 | 4.1 | 12.2% |
| Total | 40.7 | 34.5 | 70.0 | 54.8 | 10.4% |
Top Suppliers of Polypropylene in Primary Forms to South Africa in 2022:
- Saudi Arabia (17.0K tons)
- Belgium (2.0K tons)
- Thailand (1.7K tons)
- India (1.4K tons)
- China (1.1K tons)
- Germany (1.1K tons)
- Italy (0.9K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (0.8K tons)
- South Korea (0.8K tons)
- Kuwait (0.8K tons)
- Spain (0.8K tons)
- Netherlands (0.7K tons)
- Swaziland (0.5K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for polypropylene in primary forms 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 20165130 - Polypropylene, in primary forms
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- 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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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
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- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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