Report Description

South Africa precast concrete market is anticipated to grow over the projection period due to the rising need for affordable and secure materials. The demand for precast concrete products in the South Africa market is also anticipated to increase due to the increased usage of green and modular building materials.

Precast concrete is a type of building material that is created by pouring concrete into a moldable or reusable structure and curing it there in a controlled environment. Such components are precast and prefabricated throughout the production process, and they are assembled and molded on the job site. These facilities speed up construction, increase output, and considerably aid in cost and quality monitoring.

South Africa Precast Concrete Market: Drivers & Trends

Need for Economical, Safe, and Eco-Friendly Products:

Precast technology is frequently associated with effectiveness, protection, and endurance, all of which are competent advantages over conventional building techniques. But one of the essential advantages of precast is its ability to reduce construction costs and provide significant savings before, during, and after the project. Moreover, Contrary to other materials used in traditional construction components, precast components are often built of locally accessible natural raw materials like cement, stones, sand and gravel, and they may be reused or totally recycled. This lessens the negative effects that raw materials have on the environment over the duration of their life cycles. In addition to this, the promotion of safe and digitalized construction has also received attention, which might reduce the number of deaths at the site. For instance, a number of recorded occurrences point to fatalities from clamp-lifting hollow-core slabs. In order to ensure safety and protection at building sites, precast components are used in construction projects.

For office buildings, precast concrete is a common building material. While the on-site foundations are being constructed, the building's walls may be constructed, saving time and insuring early occupancy. Precast has gained popularity as a building material for parking facilities because of how quickly and easily they can be built. Construction may be done safely and affordably with precast concrete in any kind of weather. Additionally, it offers the wide-open areas and lengthy clear spans that parking buildings require. Precast concrete also provides better quality control than on-site concrete building and saves time and money. Precast concrete construction offers several advantages overcast-in-situ concrete buildings, as well as steel, timber, and masonry structures, including being more eco-friendly, earthquake-resistant, and energy-efficient. It allows for a faster and more reliable construction process. Therefore, the market for precast concrete in South Africa is anticipated to expand as consumers turn more towards solutions that are affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly.

Surge in Renovation and Remodeling Activities:

With the goal of enhancing the structural features of the structure, extending its lifespan, and minimizing its environmental effect, renovation comprises restoring infrastructural facilities using new and sophisticated construction materials. The alignment of infrastructure facilities with current and future demands is facilitated by renovation and remodeling efforts. The need for better residential and commercial amenities has increased due to the rising industrialization and urbanization. Further, government organizations in South Africa are aggressively investing and concentrating on building commercial and industrial infrastructures by introducing numerous initiatives and assigning projects, thereby accelerating the precast concrete business growth.

Growing renovation and development activities, driven by increasingly growing investments in the modernization of existing infrastructure, will further complement the precast concrete industry. Furthermore, rising remodeling and construction operations in non-residential spaces would also drive the demand for precast concrete during the forecast period. In addition, hotel and resort renovations are also on the rise. Further, the growing investments in the industrial construction by industry players are also expected to drive precast concrete adoption and generate business opportunities. The rising renovation and remodeling activities integrated with government support are further fueling the precast concrete market growth.

Increasing Advantages of Precast Concrete:

The use of precast concrete in infrastructure has several advantages over on-site cast concrete. The foremost advantage of precast over traditional method is its superior quality. This improved quality is due to technical control and ideal factory conditions. Speed of construction is one of the biggest advantages of precast concrete over conventional one. The use of precast concrete can save almost one-third of the total construction time. Its use saves time in various ways beginning from the design stage to the installation process. It takes less time to design a precast concrete structure in comparison to masonry structure as precast panels can easily be replicated in the structure system.

The installation of an average residential system can be done in less than a day’s work. The installation of wall panels and other parts takes very less time as using precast concrete enhances the speed of construction. This helps in reducing the time and effort taken. In addition, the high durability of precast concrete structures is projected to further propel its demand. As a result, the demand for precast concrete products is rising at a significant pace and the trend is expected to continue over the forecast period.

Crucial Investment in Innovation and Product Development:

The South Africa precast concrete industry is constantly innovating, driven by changes in global markets, rise in consumer demands, and labor cost pressures. Producers are continually seeking ways to increase efficiency, boost quality, and increase their bottom line. Furthermore, increased environmental awareness and emphasis on project life cycles have increased the demand for sustainable construction practices especially those designed to reduce waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy consumption which will further propel the South Africa precast concrete market.

Further, 3D printed precast concrete forms are also providing new creative solutions and a completely new way of thinking about design to the architectural precast industry. Molds that are 3D-printed have many benefits over traditional molds, such as they take less time to construct, produces highly replicable and long-lasting components, less material waste, and the molds can be used up to 200 times, which is an order of magnitude more than conventional molds, which can normally only be used for 15 to 20 concrete pours. This advantage reduces the marginal cost per piece for large, repetitive projects by spreading the mold's total cost over a larger number of concrete sheets. In addition, the use of 3D-printed molds would increase the appeal of precast construction to architects and designers by enabling them to develop innovative and more complex building designs. The increasing innovations by the manufacturers in the development of cost-effective, eco-friendly, and performance-efficient precast concrete will create significant opportunities for the growth of the market.


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Helpful Government Initiatives:

Precast concrete is widely used in housing, factories, and leading national laboratories around the country to support government programs. In addition, precast construction is a cost-effective, fast, and environment-friendly building method for large housing projects that do not compromise quality. Housing crisis is one of the country's major issues today. Rates of poverty in South Africa are high; the estimated percentage of the population living under the poverty threshold of USD 3.20 a day is 37.12% in 2022. According to the U.N. Sustainable Development Report, in South Africa, significant challenges remain in moving toward zero poverty and the country is regressing in its quest to reduce poverty. One of the major and most visible manifestations of extreme poverty is homelessness. No official census exists on rates of homelessness in South Africa; however, estimates indicate that up to 200,000 people in the country live without the basic human right to shelter. Furthermore, the apartheid era plays a significant role in the issues of homelessness and landlessness that have been affecting South Africans.

Owing to this, the South Africa government has taken certain initiatives by investing in affordable housing and accessible shelters, particularly in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Considering the facts, consistent government efforts could prove vital in alleviating poverty and homelessness in South Africa and enable affected citizens to access better living standards involved in facilitating the use of precast in their construction projects.

Similarly, several concrete additives, lifting accessories, and spare parts are not manufactured in South Africa. If all of these products are produced in South Africa, the investment cost will be significantly reduced, which will further propel the demand for precast concrete in the market. Furthermore, the construction sector is a core component of Vision 2030 program- National Development Program. The country is investing in a variety of ventures as a result of ongoing investment and technological advances. The aim of such large-scale projects is to provide lower-income groups with housing options, generate new job opportunities, and diversify the economy.

South Africa Precast Concrete Market: Restraints

Volatility in Raw Material Cost:

Volatile raw material costs have an influence on the market for precast concrete. The manufacturers' profit margins are frequently impacted by sudden price increases or decreases. The main raw materials needed to create precast concrete products include cement, aggregates, and sand. The key factor influencing fluctuations in the price of raw materials is volatility in the cost of energy and crude oil, which are used in the production and transportation of these items. These changes also have an impact on the prices of finished goods. The cost of the raw materials used in precast concrete may increase due to fluctuations in the price of crude oil and other petroleum products. The cost of the production-related machinery and molds is also very high. As a result, it is also expected that the substantial initial investment would in some ways limit market growth. These factors might all restrict the market's growth.

Market Segments

South Africa precast concrete market is segmented into application, product type, end-use and region. Based on application, the market is segmented into structural components, architectural components, bridge components.  Based on product type, the market is segmented into floors & roofs, columns & beams, stairs & landing, walls. Based on end-use, the market is segmented into residential, commercial, infrastructure. Based on region, the market is segmented into Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State, Northern Cape.

Market Players

South Africa precast concrete market players include Lafarge South Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Vanstone Precast (Pty) Ltd, Concretex South Africa, Sika South Africa, Gallo Precast, Rocla (Pty) Ltd

Attribute

Details

Base Year

2022

Historic Data

2018 – 2022

Estimated Year

2023

Forecast Period

2024 – 2028

Quantitative Units

Revenue in USD Million and CAGR for 2018-2022 and 2023-2028

Report coverage

Revenue forecast, company share, growth factors, and trends

Segments covered

Application

Product Type

End-Use

Region

Regional Scope

Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State, Northern Cape

Key companies profiled

Lafarge South Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Vanstone Precast (Pty) Ltd, Concretex South Africa, Sika South Africa, Gallo Precast, Rocla (Pty) Ltd

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Report Scope:

In this report, South Africa precast concrete market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • South Africa Precast Concrete Market, By Application:
    • Structural Components
    • Architectural Components
    • Bridge Components
  • South Africa Precast Concrete Market, By Product Type:
    • Floors & Roofs
    • Columns & Beams
    • Stairs & Landing
    • Walls
  • South Africa Precast Concrete Market, By End-Use:
    • Residential
    • Commercial
    • Infrastructure
  • South Africa Precast Concrete Market, By Region:
    • Gauteng
    • KwaZulu-Natal
    • Western Cape
    • Eastern Cape
    • Mpumalanga
    • Limpopo
    • North West
    • Free State
    • Northern Cape

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in South Africa Precast Concrete Market.

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Table of content

1.    Product Overview

1.1.  Market Definition

1.2.  Scope of the Study

2.    Research Methodology

2.1.  Baseline Methodology

2.2.  Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size

2.3.  Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Shares

2.4.  Methodology Followed for Forecasting

3.    Executive Summary

4.    Voice of Customer

5.    South Africa Precast Concrete Market Outlook

5.1.   Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1.   By Value

5.2.   Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1.   By Application (Structural Components, Architectural Components, Bridge Components)

5.2.2.   By Product Type (Floors & Roofs, Columns & Beams, Stairs & Landing, Walls)

5.2.3.   By End-Use (Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure)

5.2.4.   By Region (Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State, Northern Cape)

5.3.  By Company (2022)

5.4.  Market Map (By Application, By Product Type, By End-Use, By Region)

6.    Gauteng Precast Concrete Market Outlook

6.1.   Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1.  By Value

6.2.   Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Application

6.2.2. By Product Type

6.2.3. By End-Use

7.    KwaZulu-Natal Precast Concrete Market Outlook

7.1.   Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1.  By Value

7.2.   Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Application

7.2.2. By Product Type

7.2.3. By End-Use

8.    Western Cape Precast Concrete Market Outlook

8.1.   Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1.  By Value

8.2.   Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Application

8.2.2. By Product Type

8.2.3. By End-Use

9.    Eastern Cape Precast Concrete Market Outlook

9.1.   Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1.  By Value

9.2.   Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Application

9.2.2. By Product Type

9.2.3. By End-Use

10. Mpumalanga Precast Concrete Market Outlook

10.1.        Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1.  By Value

10.2.   Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1.            By Application

10.2.2.            By Product Type

10.2.3.            By End-Use

11. Limpopo Precast Concrete Market Outlook

11.1.        Market Size & Forecast

11.1.1.  By Value

11.2.   Market Share & Forecast

11.2.1.            By Application

11.2.2.            By Product Type

11.2.3.            By End-Use

12. North West Precast Concrete Market Outlook

12.1.        Market Size & Forecast

12.1.1.  By Value

12.2.   Market Share & Forecast

12.2.1.            By Application

12.2.2.            By Product Type

12.2.3.            By End-Use

13. Free State Precast Concrete Market Outlook

13.1.        Market Size & Forecast

13.1.1.  By Value

13.2.   Market Share & Forecast

13.2.1.            By Application

13.2.2.            By Product Type

13.2.3.            By End-Use

14. Northern Cape Precast Concrete Market Outlook

14.1.        Market Size & Forecast

14.1.1.  By Value

14.2.   Market Share & Forecast

14.2.1.            By Application

14.2.2.            By Product Type

14.2.3.            By End-Use  

15. Market Dynamics                                                                                                      

15.1.   Drivers

15.2.   Challenges             

16. Market Trends and Developments

17. Policy & Regulatory Landscape

18. South Africa Economic Profile                                                                                   

19. Competitive Landscape

19.1.             Competition Outlook

19.2.             Company Profiles

19.2.1. Lafarge South Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd.

19.2.1.1.    Company Overview

19.2.1.2.    Financials (If Available)

19.2.1.3.    Product Portfolio

19.2.1.4.    Key Personals

19.2.1.5.    Recent Developments/Updates

19.2.2. Vanstone Precast (Pty) Ltd

19.2.2.1.     Company Overview

19.2.2.2.     Financials (If Available)

19.2.2.3.     Product Portfolio

19.2.2.4.     Key Personals

19.2.2.5.     Recent Developments/Updates

19.2.3. Concretex South Africa

19.2.3.1.    Company Overview

19.2.3.2.    Financials (If Available)

19.2.3.3.    Product Portfolio

19.2.3.4.    Key Personals

19.2.3.5.    Recent Developments/Updates

19.2.4. Sika South Africa

19.2.4.1.    Company Overview

19.2.4.2.    Financials (If Available)

19.2.4.3.    Product Portfolio

19.2.4.4.    Key Personals

19.2.4.5.    Recent Developments/Updates

19.2.5. Gallo Precast

19.2.5.1.    Company Overview

19.2.5.2.    Financials (If Available)

19.2.5.3.    Product Portfolio

19.2.5.4.    Key Personals

19.2.5.5.    Recent Developments/Updates

19.2.6. Rocla (Pty) Ltd

19.2.6.1.    Company Overview

19.2.6.2.    Financials (If Available)

19.2.6.3.    Product Portfolio

19.2.6.4.    Key Personals

19.2.6.5.    Recent Developments/Updates

20. Strategic Recommendations

21. About Us & Disclaimer

(Note: The companies list can be customized based on the client requirements)

Figures and Tables

Frequently asked questions

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The leading market players of South Africa precast concrete market include Lafarge South Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Vanstone Precast (Pty) Ltd, Concretex South Africa, Sika South Africa, Gallo Precast, Rocla (Pty) Ltd

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The key factors that are driving the precast concrete market due to increasing commercial and residential construction projects across major regions.

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Structural components is expected to dominate in the South Africa precast concrete market by application due to superior characteristics such as high strength, high durability, and faster installation.

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The residential segment is expected to dominant in the South Africa precast concrete market because due to the growing focus on modern infrastructure and increasing use of energy-efficient solutions and materials is likely to spur the demand for precast concrete products.

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Press Release

South Africa Precast Concrete Market is dominate by Structural Component until 2028

Aug, 2023

Need for economical, safe, and eco-friendly products and surge in renovation and reing activities are expected to increase the growth of South Africa precast concrete market during the forecast perio