SADC: Market for Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass 2024

Market Size for Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass in SADC

The SADC multiple-walled insulating glass unit market stood at $X in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass in SADC

In value terms, multiple-walled insulating glass unit production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass

Exports in SADC

In 2023, overseas shipments of multiple-walled insulating units of glass decreased by X% to X square meters for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, multiple-walled insulating glass unit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X square meters) represented the major exporter of multiple-walled insulating units of glass, constituting X% of total exports. Namibia (X square meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mozambique (X%) and Zambia (X%). Seychelles (X square meters) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Zambia (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Seychelles (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Seychelles (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest multiple-walled insulating glass unit supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, multiple-walled insulating glass unit exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a moderate increase. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per square meter), while Seychelles ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass

Imports in SADC

In 2023, overseas purchases of multiple-walled insulating units of glass increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, multiple-walled insulating glass unit imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a slight descent. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X square meters), Swaziland (X square meters), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X square meters), Zambia (X square meters) and Angola (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. South Africa (X square meters) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Comoros (X square meters). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), Zambia ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Angola, Swaziland, South Africa and Comoros lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per square meter in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per square meter), while Comoros ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform