SADC: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market 2024

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Production in SADC

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured 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 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight curtailment. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main exporter of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms, mixing up X% of total exports. Swaziland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Botswana (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Swaziland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Botswana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) and Mozambique (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Swaziland, Botswana, Tanzania and Mozambique increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

In South Africa, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, 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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated temperate growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the main importers of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms in SADC, together making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons) and Malawi (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Mozambique (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Angola ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Malawi, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($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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