Key Market Indicators
South African ABS imports are set to fall by 5.2% year on year on average between 2021 and 2026, reaching 4.5 million kilograms in 2026. Since 2005, imports have declined 7.4% on average each year. In 2021, South Africa ranked 41st in global imports, with Colombia leading the way at 6.1 million kilograms. Germany, the US and Thailand followed in second, third and fourth place respectively. South African ABS exports also registered a decrease of 12.2% year on year in 2021, amounting to 15,000 kilograms. Since 2005, exports have decreased by 30% on average each year. In 2021, South Africa occupied 58th place in global exports, with Macedonia leading the way at 15,000 kilograms. Belgium, Malaysia and the Netherlands followed in second, third and fourth place respectively.
