South Africa Textile Chemicals Market Size & Outlook

The textile chemicals market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 459.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.4% is expected of South Africa textile chemicals market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$351.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$459.6
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
3.4%
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South Africa

South Africa textile chemicals market highlights

  • The South Africa textile chemicals market generated a revenue of USD 351.4 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 459.6 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, synthetic was the largest revenue generating nature in 2022.
  • Natural is the most lucrative nature segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Textile chemicals market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 351.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 459.6 million
Growth rate3.4% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentSynthetic
Fastest growing segmentNatural
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationNatural, Synthetic
Key market players worldwideOMV AG, Basf SE, Shell PLC, Lanxess AG, Dow Inc, Huntsman Corp, Kemira Oyj, The Lubrizol Corp, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd, Evonik Industries AG, Solvay SA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.4% of the global textile chemicals market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa textile chemicals market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Morocco is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 35.4 million by 2030.

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South Africa textile chemicals market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to textile chemicals market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Synthetic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.87% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa textile chemicals market based on natural, synthetic covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


According to Stats SA, low demand resulted in a decline of 6.9% of retail sales in 2020. The government of the country through its Retail Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather Master Plan has laid out objectives to increase the volume of locally manufactured products sold in-store in the country from 44% in 2018 to 65% by 2030.

This is anticipated to fuel textile manufacturing in South Africa, thereby boosting the demand for textile chemicals in the country. Moreover, the Government of South Africa is also providing incentives to automotive manufacturers to increase the local assembling of cars by 60% by 2035 from 38% in 2018. This is also expected to augment the demand for technical textiles in the country.

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South Africa textile chemicals market size, by nature, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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