Key Market Indicators
South African glass fiber imports are projected to reach 950,840 kilograms by 2026, up 1.4% annually from 873,210 kilograms in 2021. Since 2005, South African demand has decreased by an average of 0.3% per year. Meanwhile, South African glass fiber exports are forecast to decline 1.4% annually to 968,010 kilograms by 2026, down from 1,049,300 kilograms in 2021. Since 2005, South African supply has decreased by an average of 0.4% per year. The Philippines overtook South Africa as the top exporter in 2021, shipping 1,049,300 kilograms. Belgium, Germany and Saudi Arabia came in second, third and fourth place, respectively.
