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South Africa Plastics and Plastic Products Manufacturing Industry Report 2025: Polymer Sales, Consumption and Demand, Capacity Utilisation, and Recycling

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SSL Sasol is mentioned as a major player in the South African plastics industry. The article discusses industry trends like cost-cutting and production curtailment, which could impact Sasol, but no specific positive or negative outlook is provided for the company itself. MPA

Dublin, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Manufacture of Plastics and Plastic Products in South Africa 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report on the manufacture of plastics and plastic products provides information on the size and state of the industry, including polymer sales, consumption and demand, capacity utilisation, and recycling. It examines growth trends, inventory destocking, shifts in product mix, feedstock security and import protection, as well as notable players, corporate actions and developments.

The report also examines regulatory developments and environmental issues, including treaties and plastic bans. There are profiles of 44 companies, including the two major players, Sasol and Safripol, as well as other notable companies such as Mpact, Alpla Packaging, Polyoak Packaging, Transpaco, and Apex Cordset Technologies.

Trends

Plastics product manufacturers' revenue and volumes have increased since the pandemic. Plastics recyclate collection and processing rates are increasing. Primary plastics producers are focusing on higher margin products. Producers are focusing on cost cutting, cash generation, debt management and production curtailment.

Introduction

Challenges

Opportunities

Outlook

Key Topics Covered:

1. INTRODUCTION

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY

2.1. Industry Value Chain

2.2. Geographic Position

2.3. Size of the Industry

3. LOCAL

3.1. State of the Industry

3.2. Key Trends

3.3. Key Issues

3.4. Notable Players

3.5. Trade

3.6. Corporate Actions

3.7. Regulations

3.8. Enterprise Development and Social Development

4. AFRICA

5. INTERNATIONAL

6. INFLUENCING FACTORS

6.1. Unforeseen Events

6.2. Economic Environment

6.3. Labour

6.4. Environmental Issues

6.5. Technology, R&D, Innovation

6.6. Government Support

6.7. Input Costs

7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

7.1. Competition

7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry

7.3. Barriers to Entry

8. INDUSTRY SUMMARY

9. OUTLOOK

10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

11.1. Publications

11.2. Websites

ANNEXURE 1 - List Of Relevant Legislation

APPENDIX 1 - Acronyms for Plastic Types

APPENDIX 2 - Manufacturers of Plastic in Primary Form

APPENDIX 3 - Manufacturers Of Plastic Products

COMPANY PROFILES - Manufacturers Of Plastic In Primary Form

Companies Featured

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/lcxbr0

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