Analysis of the import of multi-halogen derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons from 2013 to 2023 indicates a consistent downward trend in volume. In 2023, the import volume stood at approximately 1.57 million kilograms. Over the last two years, the imports have decreased year-on-year by -10.79% from 2022 to 2023 and -9.92% from 2021 to 2022. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years has been -8.89%.

Forecast data from 2024 onwards suggests a continued decline, with the forecasted CAGR over the next five years expected to be -15.76% leading to a total reduction of 57.57% by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Further policy changes impacting trade and import regulations in South Africa
Advancements in local production capabilities that could reduce dependency on imports
Global market conditions and economic factors influencing import volumes