South Africa - Gold - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Gold Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Gold Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  2. Gold Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Gold Imports in South Africa
  4. Gold Exports in South Africa

Gold Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

The average gold import price stood at $60.5M per ton in July 2023, rising by 6.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +9.3% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, gold import price increased by +6.8% against June 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 an increase of 147% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in July 2023.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($63.5M per ton), while the price for Namibia amounted to $60.9M per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+2.4%).

Gold Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average gold export price amounted to $48,275,785 per ton, with an increase of 1,822% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Namibia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Namibia amounted to +60.8% per year.

Gold Imports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of gold imported into South Africa contracted remarkably to 7.2 tons, with a decrease of -17.6% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 6.1%.

In value terms, gold imports dropped to $426M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year.

Import of Gold in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Namibia25638739838414.5%
BotswanaN/A39.633.940.41.0%
United Arab Emirates68.017.147.6N/A-16.3%
Others0.90.71.31.210.1%
Total3244444814269.6%

Top Suppliers of Gold to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Namibia (6.4 tons)
  2. Botswana (0.7 tons)

Gold Exports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of gold exported from South Africa surged to 517 tons, picking up by 846,652% against 2021 figures. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gold exports surged to $24.9B in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Gold in South Africa (Billion USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
NamibiaN/AN/AN/A24.80%
OthersN/AN/AN/A0.10%
TotalN/AN/AN/A24.90%

Top Export Markets for Gold from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Namibia (514.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the gold market in South Africa. 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 24412030 - Gold, unwrought or in powder form for non-monetary use (including plated with platinum)
  • Prodcom 24412035 -
  • Prodcom 24412040 -
  • Prodcom 24412050 - Gold, in semi-manufactured forms for non-monetary use (including plated with platinum) (excluding unwrought or in powder form)
  • Prodcom 24412070 - Monetary gold (including gold plated with platinum)

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 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
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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