South Africa: Activated Carbon Market 2024

Activated Carbon Market Size in South Africa

After three years of growth, the South African activated carbon market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. 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 throughout the analyzed period. Activated carbon consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Activated Carbon Production in South Africa

In value terms, activated carbon production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Activated Carbon Exports

Exports from South Africa

Activated carbon exports from South Africa dropped to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, activated carbon exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated moderate 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons) was the main destination for activated carbon exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, activated carbon exports to Zimbabwe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), twofold. Tanzania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zimbabwe amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Namibia ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest markets for activated carbon exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Guinea, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Mozambique, Kenya, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Guinea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average activated carbon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, activated carbon export price increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X 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 Guinea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Activated Carbon Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of activated carbon into South Africa dropped modestly to X tons, falling by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, activated carbon imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest activated carbon supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, activated carbon imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Sri Lanka (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Sri Lanka (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of activated carbon to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average activated carbon import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 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 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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