SADC: Ether Market 2024

Ether Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC ether market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Ether Production in SADC

In value terms, ether production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ether Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of ethers were exported in SADC; waning by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ether exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ether exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tanzania (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest ether supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, ether exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Ether Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of ethers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ether imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ethers imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ethers in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

In South Africa, ether imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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