South Africa - Glass Fiber Fabrics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Glass Fibre Fabrics Price in South Africa - 2021

Contents:

  1. Glass Fibre Fabrics Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Glass Fibre Fabrics Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Glass Fibre Fabrics Imports in South Africa
  4. Glass Fibre Fabrics Exports in South Africa

Glass Fibre Fabrics Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average glass fibre fabrics import price stood at $6,809 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $8,580 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Austria ($23,317 per ton), while the price for China ($3,647 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Fibre Fabrics Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average glass fibre fabrics export price stood at $4,053 per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 87% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $6,928 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Malawi ($10,296 per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($2,793 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 Malawi (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Glass Fibre Fabrics Imports in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 866 tons of glass fibre fabrics were imported into South Africa; falling by -7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 16%.

In value terms, glass fibre fabrics imports reduced to $5.9M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $6.8M, and then shrank in the following year.

Import of Glass Fibre Fabrics in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China2,3021,6162,3012,043-3.9%
United Kingdom6946629878748.0%
United States1,149652893821-10.6%
Germany4194086115529.6%
France393273235274-11.3%
Italy81.977.031725646.2%
India26586.6197107-26.1%
MalaysiaN/A204194N/A-4.9%
Others1,0499661,115968-2.6%
Total6,3554,9456,8485,896-2.5%

Top Suppliers of Glass Fibre Fabrics to South Africa in 2022:

  1. China (560.1 tons)
  2. United States (56.9 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (49.1 tons)
  4. Italy (29.7 tons)
  5. Germany (27.6 tons)
  6. France (25.5 tons)
  7. India (19.2 tons)

Glass Fibre Fabrics Exports in South Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of glass fibre fabrics, when their volume increased by 12% to 140 tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline.

In value terms, glass fibre fabrics exports expanded notably to $569K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn.

Export of Glass Fibre Fabrics in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mozambique20917882.4163-8.0%
Botswana88.633.352.085.2-1.3%
Zambia76.972.745.372.4-2.0%
Zimbabwe66.852.747.663.5-1.7%
Namibia48.725.733.941.8-5.0%
Democratic Republic of the Congo88.028.58.338.1-24.3%
Malawi43.261.76.328.4-13.0%
Others16418322776.6-22.4%
Total785635502569-10.2%

Top Export Markets for Glass Fibre Fabrics from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Mozambique (32.2 tons)
  2. Botswana (30.5 tons)
  3. Zimbabwe (20.4 tons)
  4. Zambia (18.7 tons)
  5. Namibia (12.6 tons)
  6. Democratic Republic of the Congo (9.2 tons)
  7. Malawi (2.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the glass fibre fabrics market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 13204600 - Woven fabrics of glass fibre (including narrow fabrics, glass wool)

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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