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South Africa: an economic profile
South Africa is one of the world’s few countries to split the role of capital between 3 cities. The official capital, Pretoria, enjoys a population of 1 million. Cape Town serves as the legislative capital with a population of 2.9 million whilst the judiciary is based in the smaller Bloemfontain with only 370,000 residents. The largest city, though, by far is Jonnasburg with 3.2 million people. The country’s total population is 49 million. It is a parliamentary democracy with powers split between President and Parliament. The present President is Jacob Zuma.
Economic background
South Africa had a GDP of USD 578.6 billion as of 2012 and a growth rate of 2.6% – a figure lower that during 1993-2007 when the economy grew for 62 consecutive quarters at a level of around 5% on average. It was hit badly by the crisis of 2008-2009, with growth slowing to around 3%. However, it is still regarded as one of the world’s most important emerging economies, and in 2011, it joined Russia, Brazil, China, and India to become known as the BRIC economies of emerging nations. It has an inflation rate of around 5%, but its unemployment rate is extremely high – around 25%. The government has poured a lot of money in infrastructure, and this combined with the sound legal framework makes it a trusted country for investment. Its top export partners are China, the USA, Japan, Germany and the UK, whilst it imports from the USA, China, Germany, Japan, India, Saudi Arabia, and the UK.
Industrial Analysis
The country has a widely spread industrial base with income generated as follows: agriculture – 2.2%, mining – 10%, manufacturing – around 12.5 %, electricity and water – nearly 2.5%, construction – just under 4%, wholesale retail and motor trade – just over 16%, transport storage and communications – 9%, finance real estate and business services – over 21%, government services – 6.7%, and personal services – close to 6%.
Mining
South Africa is deemed to have the world’s 5th largest mining reserves valued at some USD 2.5 trillion. It has a long history of mineral and metal extraction. Deposits include: platinum, manganese, chromite ore, gold, diamonds, and vanadium.
Gold accounts for one third of the country's exports. The country is also the fourth largest diamond producer in the world. The mining sector generates half of the nation’s foreign exchange. Companies like Exxaro, De Beers, and Anglo American Corporation are recognised as having world class technical expertise. 42% of companies quoted on the Johannesburg stock exchange are mining related. The government is trying to develop downstream industries which add value to the raw material rather than just exporting the raw product. The industry has been suffering recently from a range of industrial relations problems with strikes hitting the gold fields.
Automotive industry
Multinationals from all over the world use South Africa to create components and assemble vehicles because of its low production costs and access to new markets. Companies with manufacturing bases in the Republic comprise BMW, GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes Benz, Renault, and Volkswagen.
The sector contributes 6% of GDP and 12% of manufacturing exports. 28,000 people are employed directly in the industry, with 61,000 being engaged in component construction. It is based in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng. The Government implemented a plan – "Automotive Development and Production Plan" – aimed to expand production to 1.2 million vehicles by 2020.
Tourism
Tourism is recognised by the government as a key industrial sector. The wonderful natural resources of the country have been enhanced by strategic think as to how they can be used to build the economy. In 2009, it contributed 7.9% to GDP, and it currently supports one in twelve jobs in the economy. The sector was given a tremendous boost in 2010 when the country staged the football World Cup and attracted 8.1 million visitors. This grew to 8.3 million in 2011. No fragment of the tourism market has been neglected. Business tourism has been an expanding area with the country having over 1000 conference and exhibition centers. However, the country also promotes eco tourism, paleo tourism and sports and adventure tourism.
Electronics
Electronics together with transport and storage account for 10% of GDP. It is one of the swiftest growing areas of the economy mainly based around mobile telephony. Its telephone network is 99.9% digital which is the most developed in Africa. It is a world leader in prepayment and fraud prevention systems. Multinational companies with subsidiaries in South Africa include: IBM, Unisys, Microsoft, Intel, Dell, and Compaq.
In conclusion, most research reports see South Africa as an expanding economy with growth in a variety of sectors. It is moving away from reliance on mineral wealth by using the income produced from these industries to diversify its economic base. Multinational companies have not been slow to recognise it as a sound centre from which to develop the expanding African market for a range of products.
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Casinos and Gaming in South Africa
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... South Africa casinos & gaming market by value in 2018? What will be the size of the South Africa casinos & gaming market in 2023? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa casinos & gaming ...
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2024 South Africa Diagnostics Market Shares and Forecasts for 500 Tests: Blood Banking, Cancer Diagnostics, Clinical Chemistry, Coagulation, Drugs of Abuse, Endocrine Function, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Immunoproteins, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Diagnostics, TDM
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This new report from LeadingMarketResearch.com provides granular analysis of the diagnostic testing market, including volume and sales forecasts by test for the following market segments:Blood Banking...
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Skincare in South Africa
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... HIGHLIGHTS The skincare market consists of the retail sale of facial care, body care, hand care, depilatories, ... South Africa skincare market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the South Africa skincare market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa skincare ...
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Medium and Heavy Trucks in South Africa
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Medium & Heavy Trucks in South Africa SUMMARY Medium & Heavy Trucks in South Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary ... the number of newly registrated vehicle in any given year. The market value is calculated in terms of average manufacturer selling price (MSP) against ...
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Healthcare Providers in South Africa
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Fragrances in South Africa
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Fragrances in South Africa SUMMARY Fragrances in South Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary ... units in 2018. Despite socio-economic issues, consumers' strong preference towards personal care goods helped the market to register strong growth. SCOPE ...
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Digital Advertising in South Africa
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2020 South Africa IVD Market Forecasts for 500 Tests: Blood Banking, Cancer Diagnostics, Clinical Chemistry, Coagulation, Drugs of Abuse, Endocrine Function, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Immunoproteins, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Diagnostics, TDM
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Tongaat Hulett Ltd - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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Tongaat Hulett Ltd - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed S...
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Household Products in South Africa
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Household Products in South Africa SUMMARY Household Products in South Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary ... of 505.2 million units in 2017. Despite socio-economic issues, the consumers' strong inclination towards health and hygiene helped the market ...
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Consumer Electronics in South Africa
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... South Africa consumer electronics market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the South Africa consumer electronics market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa consumer electronics ...
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2020 South Africa Diagnostics Market Forecasts: Cancer Diagnostics, Clinical Chemistry, Coagulation, Endocrine Function, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Immunoproteins, Molecular Diagnostics, TDM
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... of the South Africa diagnostic testing market, including the 2016-2021 volume and sales forecasts by test for the following market segments: Cancer Diagnostics Chemistry and ...
March 2020
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South Africa Water Purifiers Market, By Installation Mode (POU & POE), By Application (Residential, Commercial, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Industrial and Municipal), By Sales Channel (Direct, Distributor, Retail and Online), By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2025
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... country’s water purifiers market during the forecast period. “South Africa Water Purifiers Market By Technology, By Sales Channel, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012 – 2022” discusses the following aspects of water purifiers market in South Africa: Water Purifiers Market Size ...
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Metals & Mining in South Africa
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... South Africa metals & mining market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the South Africa metals & mining market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa metals & mining ...
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Gas Utilities in South Africa
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... South Africa gas utilities market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the South Africa gas utilities market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa gas utilities ...
February 2020
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Food and Grocery Retail in South Africa
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... South Africa food & grocery retail market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the South Africa food & grocery retail market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa food & grocery retail ...
February 2020
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Footwear in South Africa
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... understanding the future growth prospects of the South Africa footwear market with five year forecasts REASONS TO ... South Africa footwear market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the South Africa footwear market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa footwear ...
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Oils & Fats in South Africa
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Oils & Fats in South Africa SUMMARY Oils & Fats in South Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary ... and a change in consumer lifestyles caused a change in consumption habits, resulting in greater consumption of premium and healthy oils & fats. SCOPE Save time carrying ...
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Home and Garden Products in South Africa
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Sports Equipment in South Africa
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... South Africa sports equipment market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the South Africa sports equipment market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa sports equipment ...
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Jewelry and Watches in South Africa
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January 2020
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Mobile Apps in South Africa
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... South Africa mobile apps market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the South Africa mobile apps market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa mobile apps ...
December 2019
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South Africa Tire Market, By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle, OTR, Two Wheeler), By Radial vs Bias (Radial & Bias), By Demand Category (OEM & Replacement), By Region Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2025
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South Africa tire market is projected to surpass $ 2.5 billion by 2025, on account of increasing vehicle sales and fleet size coupled with growing production and export of tires. Moreover, increasing...
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Automotive Plastic Parts Coatings - South Africa
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... its 2019 in-depth analysis of the global Automotive Plastic Parts Coatings market. This report focuses specifically on the Plastic Parts Coatings segment for each country. Market Overview ...
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Autotomotive Refinishes Coatings - South Africa
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South Africa Immunoprotein Testing Market, 2019-2023: Test Volume and Sales Forecasts for 13 Assays, Competitive Strategies, Innovative Technologies, Instrumentation Review
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... LeadingMarketResearch.com provides analysis of the South Africa immunoprotein diagnostics market, including emerging tests, technologies, instrumentation, sales forecasts, ... Electrophoresis During the next five years, the immunoprotein testing market will undergo significant transformation. The changes will ...
July 2019
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South Africa Molecular Diagnostics Market, 2019-2023: Supplier Sales and Shares, Infectious Diseases, Genetic Diseases, Cancer, Forensic and Paternity Testing-Test Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts, Competitive Strategies, Innovative Technologies, Instrumentation, Opportunities
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... for instrument and consumable suppliers Rationale The molecular diagnostics market is unquestionably the most rapidly growing segment of ... on the opportunities presented by the molecular diagnostics market, many companies are already exploiting new molecular Technologies as corporate strategic assets, managed ...
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South Africa Hematology and Flow Cytometry Analyzers and Reagents Market, 2019-2023: Supplier Strategies, Test Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts, Technology and Instrumentation Review
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... ; and suggests specific product and marketing opportunities facing suppliers. Hematology Tests Analyzed in the Report CBC + 5-Part Differential, Manual ... Manual), Platelets (Automated, Manual), Bone Marrow Analysis, RBC, Eosinophils. Flow Cytometry Tests Analyzed in the Report Cell Surface Markers (CD4 ...
June 2019
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South Africa Tumor Marker Testing Market, 2019-2023: Supplier Shares and Strategies, Volume and Sales Forecasts, Emerging Tests, Technologies and Opportunities
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... create numerous opportunities for determining genetic predisposition, detecting specific tumors, and monitoring biological response to cancer therapy. The rise ... risks. Cancer Diagnostic Tests Analyzed in the Report--over 200 current and emerging assays, including Biochemical Markers, Oncogenes, Growth Factors ...
May 2019
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Syrups & Spreads in South Africa
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... . KEY HIGHLIGHTS The Syrups & Spreads market consists of retail sale of jams, jellies & preserves, molasses, savory spreads, syrups and sweet spreads. The market is ... , coupled with consumers’ changing food preferences, are driving the syrups & spreads market growth in South Africa. SCOPE Save time carrying out ...
May 2019
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