SADC: Market for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber 2024

Market Size for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in SADC

The SADC solid vulcanised rubber sheet market expanded notably to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in SADC

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Exports in SADC

Solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports declined modestly to X tons in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports dropped to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Namibia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.) and Mauritius (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest solid vulcanised rubber sheet supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Angola (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Madagascar (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Angola (X%), Madagascar (X%), Zambia (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Botswana (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Angola (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tanzania and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Madagascar ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

In South Africa, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Botswana ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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