Key Market Indicators
South African polyamides imports are projected to drop by 4.4% on average per year, from 1.36 million kilograms in 2021 to 1.07 million kilograms by 2026. Since 2005, South Africa has seen a 5% year-on-year decrease in demand. In 2021, Greece overtook South Africa to become the 46th largest importer of polyamides with 1.36 million kilograms. China, India, and the United States rank second, third, and fourth respectively. South African polyamides exports are anticipated to decrease at a rate of 3.9% per year between 2021 and 2026, from 106,240 kilograms to 85,670 kilograms. Since 2005, South Africa has experienced a 2.6% year-on-year decrease in supply. In 2021, Bulgaria surpassed South Africa to become the 42nd largest exporter of polyamides with 106,240 kilograms. The United States, Italy, and the Netherlands placed second, third, and fourth respectively.
