South Africa: Straight Saw Blade Market 2024

Straight Saw Blade Market Size in South Africa

The South African straight saw blade market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep downturn. Straight saw blade consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Straight Saw Blade Production in South Africa

In value terms, straight saw blade production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Straight saw blade production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Straight Saw Blade Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of straight saw blades for working metal, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, straight saw blade exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of straight saw blade exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Botswana, Swaziland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritius, Malawi, Lesotho and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Namibia ($X) constituted the largest markets for straight saw blade exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Mozambique, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mauritius, Zambia and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mauritius, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 straight saw blade export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Namibia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Straight Saw Blade Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of straight saw blades for working metal were imported into South Africa; which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a mild expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, straight saw blade imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest straight saw blade supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, straight saw blade imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), sixfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of straight saw blades for working metal to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average straight saw blade import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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