Manufacture of Plastics and Plastic Products in South Africa 2021: South African Initiative to End Plastic Waste Focuses on Technology, Innovation, Bioplastics and Alternatives and Education
Dublin, Aug. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Manufacture of Plastics and Plastic Products in South Africa 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Only a few companies are involved in the production of primary plastics, but a large number of companies convert primary plastics into finished plastic products through processing techniques such as blow moulding, extrusion, injection moulding, rotational moulding and thermoforming, and most are SMEs. The performance of local manufacturers of plastics and plastic products has been affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, weak economic conditions, rising input costs and growing environmental concerns. While the volume of plastic products manufactured decreased in the year to February 2021, the sales value of these products rose.
Challenges
The poor economy, pressure on consumer spending, the high cost of primary plastics, the relatively small size of the local and regional markets, skills shortages and the high cost of electricity are providing challenges for the industry. There has been high demand for PVC products due to the construction of gas, water and telecommunication infrastructure projects, but supply problems and high prices are affecting the sustainability of manufacturers.
Future Plans
The industry is working on a master plan, while The South African Initiative to End Plastic Waste has established working groups to focus on technology, innovation and design, infrastructure, bioplastics and alternatives, education and awareness, the incorporation of waste pickers, and standards and compliance. Stakeholders have agreed to various initiatives including a focus on establishing proper municipal collection systems, extended producer responsibility schemes and recycling.
Report Coverage
This report focuses on the manufacture of plastics and plastic products in South Africa, including information on the size of the sector, trade statistics and factors that influence its performance. There are profiles of 52 companies including Sasol and Safripol, which dominate the production of primary plastics, major plastic product producers including Berry Astrapak, (RPC Astrapak), Nampak, Transpaco, Mpact and Polyoak Packaging and other players such as NCS Resins.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
2. Description of the Industry
2.1. Industry Value Chain
2.2. Geographic Position
3. Size of the Industry
4. State of the Industry
4.1. Local
4.1.1. Trade
4.1.2. Corporate Actions
4.1.3. Regulations
4.1.4. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development
4.2. Continental
4.3. International
5. Influencing Factors
5.1. CoronavirUS
5.2. Economic Environment
5.3. Rising Input Costs
5.4. Environmental Concerns
5.5. Government Incentives and Support
5.6. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation
5.7. Labour
6. Competition
6.1. Barriers to Entry
7. SWOT Analysis
8. Outlook
9. Industry Associations
10. References
Companies Mentioned
Alpha Plast (Pty) Ltd
Alpla Kempton Park (Pty) Ltd
Alpla Packaging SA (Pty) Ltd
Alpla Trading SA (Pty) Ltd
Amanzi Starway (Pty) Ltd
Ampa Plastics Group (Pty) Ltd
Apex Cordset Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Atlas Plastics (Pty) Ltd
Bantex South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Barrier Film Converters (Pty) Ltd
BASF Holdings South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Biodegradable Future (Pty) Ltd
Bowler Plastics (Pty) Ltd
Chem Systems (Pty) Ltd
Ciba Packaging (Pty) Ltd
Fibre-Wound SA (Pty) Ltd
Flotek Pipes and Irrigation (Pty) Ltd
Global Grinders (Pty) Ltd
Gradco South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Gundle Plastics Group (Pty) Ltd
Huhtamaki South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Italpac (Pty) Ltd
MacNeil Plastics (Pty) Ltd
Marley Pipe Systems (SA) (Pty) Ltd
Masterbatch South Africa (Pty) Ltd
MCG Industries (Pty) Ltd
Mpact Ltd
Nampak Ltd
NCS Resins (Pty) Ltd
Novus Holdings Ltd
OKE South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Pailpac (Pty) Ltd
Pexmart CC
Pipeflo (Pty) Ltd
Polyoak Packaging (Pty) Ltd
Premier Plastics (Pty) Ltd
Principle Plastics (Pty) Ltd
RARE Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Rocbolt Technologies (Pty) Ltd
RPC Astrapak (Pty) Ltd
Safripol (Pty) Ltd
Sasol Ltd
Sinvac Piping (Pty) Ltd
Southern Pipeline Contractors (Pty) Ltd
SPS Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd
Swan Plastics (Pty) Ltd
Transpaco Ltd
Tupperware Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Tyba Trading (Pty) Ltd
Ubuntu Plastics (Pty) Ltd
Unique Timberplastics (Pty) Ltd
Zimco Group (Pty) Ltd
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