South Africa: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in South Africa

The South African articles of fiber cement market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in South Africa

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exported from South Africa expanded to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malawi (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Malawi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mozambique (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Malawi ($X), Namibia ($X) and Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest markets for articles of fiber cement exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Malawi, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports into South Africa

Articles of fiber cement imports into South Africa fell remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Italy (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of articles of fiber cement imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest articles of fiber cement suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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