South Africa Sealants Market Size
Icons | Lable | Value |
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Study Period | 2017 - 2028 | |
Market Size (2024) | USD 55.56 Million | |
Market Size (2028) | USD 65.87 Million | |
Largest Share by End User Industry | Building and Construction | |
CAGR (2024 - 2028) | 4.35 % | |
Fastest Growing by End User Industry | Aerospace | |
Major Players |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
South Africa Sealants Market Analysis
The South Africa Sealants Market size is estimated at 55.56 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 65.87 million USD by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 4.35% during the forecast period (2024-2028).
55.56 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
65.87 Million
Market Size in 2028 (USD)
2.64 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
4.35 %
CAGR (2024-2028)
Largest Market by End-user Industry
31.75 %
value share, Building and Construction, 2023
In South Africa, building and construction is the dominant end-user industry owing to the wide range of sealant applications, including joint sealing and heat insulation.
Fastest Growing Market by End-user Industry
6.32 %
Projected CAGR, Aerospace, 2024-2028
The aerospace industry is forecast to witness the fastest growth in the market owing to the rapid expansion of general aviation in the domestic market.
Largest Market by Resin
45.85 %
value share, Silicone, 2023
Silicone sealant is the major resin-based sealant as it accounts for the largest application share in the building and construction industry for both interior and exterior uses.
Fastest Growing Market by Resin
4.73 %
Projected CAGR, Polyurethane, 2024-2028
Due to its excellent tear and abrasion resistance and wide usage in the building and construction end-user industry, polyurethane sealant is likely to be the fastest-growing sealant in the country.
Leading Market Player
11.37 %
market share, Soudal Holding N.V., 2021
Soudal Holding NV has been witnessing increasing volume sales in South Africa due to the popularity of its products mostly in the building and construction industry.
Robust growth of construction industry to boost the overall demand
- The construction industry dominates the South African sealants market due to diverse applications of sealants in building and construction activities, such as waterproofing, weather-sealing, cracks-sealing, and joint sealing. Construction sealants are designed for longevity and ease of application on different substrates. The construction industry plays a vital role in the country’s economy. However, construction activities decreased by 36.6% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions and scarcity of raw materials.
- The other end-user industries segment comprises electronics and electrical components, locomotive and marine, and DIY, of which the electronics industry holds the largest share due to the diverse applications of sealants in the electronics and electrical equipment manufacturing industry for potting and protecting materials. They are used for sealing sensors and cables, etc. Moreover, the rapid growth of information technology, along with the strong market positioning of the consumer electronics segment, is expected to propel the electronics industry and gradually boost the South African sealants market.
- Sealants have numerous applications in the healthcare and automotive industries, and South Africa has registered significant growth in these sectors over the last few years. Sealants are used in healthcare primarily for assembling and sealing medical device parts. The automotive industry also exhibits significant applicability of sealants to various substrates such as glass, metal, plastic, and painted surfaces. Rapidly growing domestic demand for better healthcare facilities and increasing investments in these sectors are expected to influence the demand for sealants over the forecast period.
South Africa Sealants Market Trends
Government initiatives for residential projects to escalate construction works
- South Africa's construction industry is projected to record a CAGR of 2.95% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2028. The construction sector in South Africa is expected to revive the dip in the economy with investments and various activities in the pipeline. In the 2021 budget, the South African government announced plans to enhance the economy with approximately USD 45.3 billion for infrastructure development.
- The construction sector might benefit from the increasing population in the country. According to a survey by Statistics South Africa, the population in South Africa stood at 60 million in 2021, whereas in 2020, it stood at 59.6 million. The increasing population would need more construction amenities, such as education facilities, entertainment facilities, and residential areas. Moreover, the government is planning to develop a Smart City. Various processes, including land selection and others, were to be completed by April 2022. Officials have also clarified that this project is separate from the new 'Smart City' being developed close to the Lanseria airport in Gauteng.
- The Government of South Africa and the private sector recognize the importance of energy-efficient building systems and practices. GBCSA South Africa's advanced green policy is highlighted by the country's participation in the World Green Building Council (WGBC), where it leveraged the expertise and direction of other countries to form the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). The GBCSA is the organization in charge of South Africa's green revolution for buildings right now. The growing adoption of sustainability and the rising construction activities tend to increase the demand for adhesives and sealants in the country.
Growing popularity of electric vehicles will proliferate automotive production
- The South African automotive sector comprises 22 businesses that manufacture cars and commercial vehicles. Among these are seven major vehicle manufacturers/assemblers [car and LCV] and several medium and heavy commercial vehicle assemblers [MCV, HCV, and buses]. In addition, 21 enterprises are involved in importing and distributing new automobiles in the country. There are over 500 automotive component suppliers, with 180 being first-tier suppliers. BMW, Ford, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen are the primary drivers of the value chain. These firms significantly impact the economy of Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. These OEMs, together with their suppliers, are at the heart of the three regional clusters, and their socioeconomic contribution is critical to the social upliftment of these areas.
- In 2019, the country recorded about 6,31,921 units of vehicles produced, which drastically reduced to 4,47,213 units in 2020, accounting for a decline of about 29% owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to this, the variation in automotive production between 2019 and 2021 was about -21%, whereas the variation between 2020 and 2021 was recorded at about 12%.
- Over the years, the use of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles has contributed significantly to problems such as climate change, environmental pollution, and increased cost of gas. The automotive industry in South Africa is among the highest CO2 emitters, responsible for approximately 20% of total emissions and the third highest contributor to air pollution. Owing to this, the industry has adopted alternatives such as EVs due to their simplicity and technological advancements, which ensure low emissions.
OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Rapid growth of civil aviation to boost the aircraft component production
South Africa Sealants Industry Overview
The South Africa Sealants Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 35.97%. The major players in this market are Arkema Group, Dow, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Sika AG and Soudal Holding N.V. (sorted alphabetically).
South Africa Sealants Market Leaders
Arkema Group
Dow
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Sika AG
Soudal Holding N.V.
Other important companies include 3M, H.B. Fuller Company, MAPEI S.p.A., NATIONAL ADHESIVE INC., Permoseal (Pty) Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
South Africa Sealants Market News
- January 2020: H.B. Fuller Company introduced a new range of Gorilla professional-grade adhesives and sealants for MRO industrial applications.
- April 2019: Dow completed the separation of its Material Science division through a spin-off of Dow Inc.
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We provide a complimentary and exhaustive set of data points on global and regional metrics that present the fundamental structure of the industry. Presented in the form of 24+ free charts, the section covers rare data on various end-user production trends including automobile production, newly built construction floor area, packaging production, aircraft deliveries, footwear production, and regional data on adhesives and sealants demand, etc.
South Africa Sealants Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
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4.1 End User Trends
- 4.1.1 Aerospace
- 4.1.2 Automotive
- 4.1.3 Building and Construction
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4.2 Regulatory Framework
- 4.2.1 South Africa
- 4.3 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2028 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 End User Industry
- 5.1.1 Aerospace
- 5.1.2 Automotive
- 5.1.3 Building and Construction
- 5.1.4 Healthcare
- 5.1.5 Other End-user Industries
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5.2 Resin
- 5.2.1 Acrylic
- 5.2.2 Epoxy
- 5.2.3 Polyurethane
- 5.2.4 Silicone
- 5.2.5 Other Resins
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
- 6.4.1 3M
- 6.4.2 Arkema Group
- 6.4.3 Dow
- 6.4.4 H.B. Fuller Company
- 6.4.5 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- 6.4.6 MAPEI S.p.A.
- 6.4.7 NATIONAL ADHESIVE INC.
- 6.4.8 Permoseal (Pty) Ltd
- 6.4.9 Sika AG
- 6.4.10 Soudal Holding N.V.
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Adhesives and Sealants Industry Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework (Industry Attractiveness Analysis)
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- VOLUME OF AIRCRAFTS DELIVERED, UNITS, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017-2028
- Figure 2:
- PRODUCTION VOLUME OF AUTOMOBILES, UNITS, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017-2028
- Figure 3:
- FLOOR AREA OF NEW CONSTRUCTION, SQUARE FEET, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017-2028
- Figure 4:
- VOLUME OF SEALANTS CONSUMED, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 5:
- VALUE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 6:
- VOLUME OF SEALANTS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 7:
- VALUE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 8:
- VOLUME SHARE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2016 VS 2022 VS 2028
- Figure 9:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2016 VS 2022 VS 2028
- Figure 10:
- VOLUME OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 11:
- VALUE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 12:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY BY RESIN, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021 VS 2028
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 14:
- VALUE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 15:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY BY RESIN, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021 VS 2028
- Figure 16:
- VOLUME OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 17:
- VALUE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 18:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BY RESIN, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021 VS 2028
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 20:
- VALUE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 21:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY BY RESIN, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021 VS 2028
- Figure 22:
- VOLUME OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES INDUSTRY, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 23:
- VALUE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES INDUSTRY, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 24:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED IN OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES INDUSTRY BY RESIN, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021 VS 2028
- Figure 25:
- VOLUME OF SEALANTS CONSUMED BY RESIN, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 26:
- VALUE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED BY RESIN, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 27:
- VOLUME SHARE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED BY RESIN, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2016 VS 2022 VS 2028
- Figure 28:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEALANTS CONSUMED BY RESIN, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2016 VS 2022 VS 2028
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF ACRYLIC SEALANTS CONSUMED, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF ACRYLIC SEALANTS CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 31:
- VALUE SHARE OF ACRYLIC SEALANTS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021 VS 2028
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME OF EPOXY SEALANTS CONSUMED, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 33:
- VALUE OF EPOXY SEALANTS CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 34:
- VALUE SHARE OF EPOXY SEALANTS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021 VS 2028
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME OF POLYURETHANE SEALANTS CONSUMED, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 36:
- VALUE OF POLYURETHANE SEALANTS CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 37:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLYURETHANE SEALANTS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021 VS 2028
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF SILICONE SEALANTS CONSUMED, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 39:
- VALUE OF SILICONE SEALANTS CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 40:
- VALUE SHARE OF SILICONE SEALANTS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021 VS 2028
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME OF OTHER RESINS SEALANTS CONSUMED, KILOGRAM, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 42:
- VALUE OF OTHER RESINS SEALANTS CONSUMED, USD, SOUTH AFRICA, 2017 - 2028
- Figure 43:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER RESINS SEALANTS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021 VS 2028
- Figure 44:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, SOUTH AFRICA, 2019 - 2021
- Figure 45:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, SOUTH AFRICA, 2019 - 2021
- Figure 46:
- REVENUE SHARE OF SEALANTS BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021
South Africa Sealants Industry Segmentation
Aerospace, Automotive, Building and Construction, Healthcare are covered as segments by End User Industry. Acrylic, Epoxy, Polyurethane, Silicone are covered as segments by Resin.
- The construction industry dominates the South African sealants market due to diverse applications of sealants in building and construction activities, such as waterproofing, weather-sealing, cracks-sealing, and joint sealing. Construction sealants are designed for longevity and ease of application on different substrates. The construction industry plays a vital role in the country’s economy. However, construction activities decreased by 36.6% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions and scarcity of raw materials.
- The other end-user industries segment comprises electronics and electrical components, locomotive and marine, and DIY, of which the electronics industry holds the largest share due to the diverse applications of sealants in the electronics and electrical equipment manufacturing industry for potting and protecting materials. They are used for sealing sensors and cables, etc. Moreover, the rapid growth of information technology, along with the strong market positioning of the consumer electronics segment, is expected to propel the electronics industry and gradually boost the South African sealants market.
- Sealants have numerous applications in the healthcare and automotive industries, and South Africa has registered significant growth in these sectors over the last few years. Sealants are used in healthcare primarily for assembling and sealing medical device parts. The automotive industry also exhibits significant applicability of sealants to various substrates such as glass, metal, plastic, and painted surfaces. Rapidly growing domestic demand for better healthcare facilities and increasing investments in these sectors are expected to influence the demand for sealants over the forecast period.
End User Industry | Aerospace |
Automotive | |
Building and Construction | |
Healthcare | |
Other End-user Industries | |
Resin | Acrylic |
Epoxy | |
Polyurethane | |
Silicone | |
Other Resins |
Market Definition
- End-user Industry - Building & Construction, Automotive, Aerospace, Healthcare, and Others are the end-user industries considered under the sealants market.
- Product - All sealant products are considered in the market studied
- Resin - Under the scope of the study, resins like Polyurethane, Epoxy, Acrylic, Silicone, and Others are considered
- Technology - For the purpose of this study, One component and Two component sealant technologies are taken into consideration.
Keyword | Definition |
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Hot-melt Adhesive | Hot melt adhesives are generally 100% solid formulations, based on thermoplastic polymers. They are solid at room temperature and are activated upon heating above their softening point, at which stage they are liquid, and hence, can be processed. |
Reactive Adhesive | A reactive adhesive is made up of monomers that react in the adhesive curing process and do not evaporate from the film during use. Instead, these volatile components become chemically incorporated into the adhesive. |
Solvent-borne Adhesive | Solvent-borne adhesives are mixtures of solvents and thermoplastic, or slightly cross-linked polymers, such as polychloroprene, polyurethane, acrylic, silicone, and natural and synthetic rubbers (elastomers). |
Water-borne Adhesive | Water-borne adhesives use water as a carrier or diluting medium to disperse a resin. They are set by allowing the water to evaporate or be absorbed by the substrate. These adhesives are compounded with water as a diluent, rather than a volatile organic solvent. |
UV Cured Adhesive | UV curing adhesives induce curing and create a permanent bond without heating by using ultraviolet (UV) light or other radiation sources. An aggregation of monomers and oligomers is cured or polymerized by ultraviolet (UV) or visible light in a UV adhesive. Because UV is a radiating energy source, UV adhesives are often referred to as radiation curing or rad-cure adhesives. |
Heat-resistant Adhesive | Heat-resistant Adhesives refer to those that do not break down under high temperatures. One aspect of a complicated system of circumstances is the adhesive's capacity to withstand disintegration brought on by high temperatures. As the temperature rises, adhesives may liquefy. They can withstand stresses resulting from differing coefficients of expansion and contraction, which might be an additional advantage. |
Reshoring | Reshoring is the practice of moving commodity production and manufacturing back to the nation where the business was founded. Onshoring, inshoring, and back shoring are further terms used. Offshoring, the practice of producing items abroad to lower labor and manufacturing costs, is the opposite of this. |
Oleochemicals | Oleochemicals are compounds produced from biological oils or fats. They resemble petrochemicals, which are substances made from petroleum. The oleochemical business is built on the hydrolysis of oils or fats. |
Nonporous Materials | Nonporous materials are substances that do not permit the passage of liquid or air. Nonporous materials are those that are not porous, such as glass, plastic, metal, and varnished wood. Since no air can get through, less airflow is required to raise these materials, negating the requirement for high airflow. |
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement | A trade agreement and an investment protection agreement were concluded between the European Union and Vietnam on June 30, 2019. |
VOC content | Compounds with limited solubility in water and high vapor pressure are known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants. |
Emulsion Polymerization | Emulsion polymerization is a method of producing polymers or connected groups of smaller chemical chains known as monomers, in a water solution. The method is often used to make water-based paints, adhesives, and varnishes, in which the water stays with the polymer and is marketed as a liquid product. |
2025 National Packaging Targets | In 2018, the Australian Environment Ministry set the following 2025 National Packaging Targets: 100% of the packaging must be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025, 70% of plastic packaging must be recycled or composted by 2025, 50% of average recycled content must be included in packaging by 2025, and problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic packaging must be phased out by 2025. |
Russian Government’s Import Substitution Policy | The Western sanctions suspended the distribution of several high-tech items to Russia, including those required by the raw material export sectors and the military-industrial complex. In response, the government launched an "import substitution" scheme, appointing a special commission to oversee its implementation in early 2015. |
Paper Substrate | Paper substrates are paper sheets, reels, or boards with a base weight of up to 400 g/m2 that has not been converted, printed or otherwise altered. |
Insulation Material | A material that inhibits or blocks heat, sound, or electrical transmission is known as Insulation Material. The variety of insulation materials includes thick fibers like fiberglass, rock and slag wool, cellulose, and natural fibers as well as stiff foam boards and sleek foils. |
Thermal Shock | A temperature change known as thermal shock generates stress in a material. It commonly results in material breakdown and is especially prevalent in brittle materials like ceramics. When there is a quick temperature change, either from hot to cold or vice versa, this process occurs abruptly. It occurs more frequently in materials with poor heat conductivity and insufficient structural integrity. |
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