South Africa: Aniline Market 2024

Aniline Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African aniline market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a dramatic downturn. Aniline consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aniline Production in South Africa

In value terms, aniline production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated slight 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Aniline Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of aniline and its salts (excluding derivatives) exported from South Africa declined rapidly to X kg, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aniline exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X kg) was the main destination for aniline exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, aniline exports to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zimbabwe (X kg), more than tenfold. Tanzania (X kg) 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 Lesotho stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Lesotho ($X) constituted the largest markets for aniline exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average aniline export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Aniline Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of aniline and its salts (excluding derivatives) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a dramatic downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aniline imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a precipitous decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest aniline supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, aniline imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest aniline suppliers to South Africa were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Portugal ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aniline import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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