![Report SADC - Silicones (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights for 499$](/landing/img/reports/sadc-silicones-in-primary-forms-market-analysis-forecast-size-trends-and-insights.webp)
SADC - Silicones (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.
View PricingSADC: Silicone Market 2024
Silicone Market Size in SADC
The SADC silicone market reduced sharply to $X in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Silicone Production in SADC
In value terms, silicone production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Silicone Exports
Exports in SADC
Silicone exports expanded modestly to X tons in 2023, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, silicone exports contracted slightly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
South Africa prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the silicones (in primary forms) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Namibia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.
In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest silicone supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Namibia stood at $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).
Silicone Imports
Imports in SADC
After two years of growth, overseas purchases of silicones (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
In value terms, silicone imports contracted sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2023, South Africa (X tons) was the major importer of silicones (in primary forms), generating X% of total imports. Angola (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Zambia (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Tanzania (X%). Namibia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.
South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of silicones (in primary forms). At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%), Zambia (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Zambia (X p.p.), Zimbabwe (X p.p.) and Tanzania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Angola (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported silicones (in primary forms) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a X% share.
In South Africa, silicone imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Platform
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicone market in SADC. 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 20165700 - Silicones, in primary forms
Country coverage:
- Angola
- Botswana
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in SADC, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in SADC
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Reasons to buy this report:
- Take advantage of the latest data
- Find deeper insights into current market developments
- Discover vital success factors affecting the market
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
-
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
-
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
-
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
-
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- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
-
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
-
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO -
11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- Angola
- Botswana
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
-
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
-
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
Recommended reports
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicone market in Asia.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicone market in the U.S..
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicone market in China.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicone market in the EU.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global silicone market.