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Natural latex in primary forms market in SADC

$Natural latex in primary forms market in SADC$

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for natural latex in primary forms in SADC showed strong expansion from 2018 to 2021, with its value increasing from 5 699 thousand US dollars to 8 947 thousand US dollars. This upward trend reversed sharply in 2022 when the market contracted to 4 043 thousand US dollars, followed by stabilization in 2023 at 4 120 thousand US dollars.

By 2024, retail sector analysis in South Africa highlighted a growing consumer preference for plant-based, organic, and natural products, which supports demand for natural latex as a raw material derived from rubber trees. Retailers are also adapting to localized and personalized shopping experiences, influencing how such natural products are marketed and distributed.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production natural latex in primary forms in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of natural latex in primary forms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of natural latex in primary forms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

SADC's production of natural latex in primary forms has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 15 214 tonnes, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 0.9%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 15.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	10.8%	0.9%	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of natural latex in primary forms produced in SADC was 6 466 thousand US dollars, down 14.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 5.6%, with an annualized decline of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 572 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in SADC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	11.6%	(14.6%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports natural latex in primary forms from SADC

Exports in kind, t

Exports of natural latex in primary forms from SADC have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 3 726 tonnes, a sharp drop of 23.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 51.3%, averaging an annual decline of 21.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	(34.2%)	(23.1%)	(21.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia was the leading market for SADC's exports in kind, accounting for 70.9% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of natural latex in primary forms exports from SADC has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 584 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 35.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value dropped by 60.1%, with an annualized rate of decline of 26.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from SADC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	(33.7%)	(35.0%)	(26.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the main markets for SADC's exports in value terms were Malaysia (64.3% of exports), Uganda (9.5%), and India (3.4%), together representing 77.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports natural latex in primary forms to SADC

Imports in kind, t

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 854 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 1 519 tonnes, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments into SADC rose by 77.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 21.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.9%	(21.6%)	77.8%	18.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand (60.8% of imports in kind), Malaysia (14.2%), and China (3.0%) were the primary sources for SADC's imports, together accounting for 78.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was volatile during these years. Import value hit a low of 1 784 thousand US dollars in 2019 and a high of 3 198 thousand US dollars in 2020, with a 1.8-fold gap. In 2020, imports surged by 79.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 31.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to SADC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.0%	(31.1%)	79.3%	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, the main suppliers of natural latex in primary forms to SADC in value terms were Thailand (49.2% of imports), Malaysia (13.1%), and the United States (4.8%), jointly forming 67.1% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io