South Africa: Prepared Drier Market 2024

Prepared Drier Market Size in South Africa

The South African prepared drier market stood at $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible slump. Prepared drier consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prepared Drier Production in South Africa

In value terms, prepared drier production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Prepared drier production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Prepared Drier Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of prepared driers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared drier exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons) was the main destination for prepared drier exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared drier exports to Zimbabwe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Zambia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, 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: Mozambique (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for prepared drier exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Zambia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average prepared drier export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prepared Drier Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of prepared driers, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared drier imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), India (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared drier imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared driers to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average prepared drier import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform