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South Africa Steel Wire Rope Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Market Report I 2025-07-21 I 129 Pages I EMR Inc.

The South Africa market size for steel wire rope reached a value of more than USD 11.32 Million in 2024. The South Africa steel wire rope market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.70% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 14.78 Million by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Steel wire rope is a strong and durable rope used for fastening, securing, and positioning equipment because of its characteristics such as rigidity, toughness, and strength. Steel wire rope's bending fatigue resistance is increased by adding a layer of plastic between outer strand, through an independent wire rope core (IWRC), and by increasing the area of contact between the sheave and steel wire rope.

- Focus on bringing on new advancements and various other experimentation to South Africa by the key players is contributing to the growth of the South Africa steel wire rope market.

- Increasing use of steel wire rope in mining, and oil and gas offshore transportation has largely contributed to the market growth. Ropes required at offshore need to be able to withstand extreme environmental conditions and which is why steel wire rope is used.

- Corrosion resistance is one of the key trends that is increasing the demand for steel wire ropes. It increases the cost-effectiveness of the steel wire ropes as the non-corrosive nature keeps the wire intact, particularly in vital installations, and further enhances durability.

Market Segmentation

The EMR's report titled "South Africa Steel Wire Rope Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type of Lay

- Regular Lay
- Lang Lay
- Alternate Lay

Market Breakup by Strand Pattern

- Single Layer
- Filler Wire
- Warrington
- Combination

Market Breakup by Coating Type

- Vinyl
- Zinc
- Nylon
- PVC
- Others

Market Breakup by Application

- Oil and Gas
- Heavy Machinery
- Mining
- Marine
- General Engineering
- Construction
- Others

Market Share by Type of Lay

The strands in regular lay flows in the opposite direction due to which they have higher stability and greater resistance to crushing. These characteristics have resulted in regular lay type occupying a significant segment of the South Africa steel wire rope market.

The flow of the strands in lang lay are in same direction which makes pulling, lifting, pushing, and hoisting of objects easier. Lang lay steel wire ropes are also abrasion resistant and have superior tolerance to fatigue.

Alternate lay is a combination of lang lay and regular lay. It contains three strands of lang lay and other three of ordinary lay along, resulting in a combination of properties of both the lay types. Alternate lay steel wire ropes are typically used for special applications.

Market Share by Coating Type

Different applications of steel wire ropes can benefit from different coating materials. Nylon is usually applied as a coating in order to prevent damage and corrosion of the steel wire rope. Meanwhile, vinyl and PVC are used as a coating for galvanised steel wire rope and stainless steel.

PVC is used for resistance from water and harsh weather conditions. PVC is widely adopted by individuals because it is cost-effective too. Nylon is tough when compared to other coatings which is why is used for various load running application. Nylon is considered for the largest market share holder in the South Africa steel wire rope market due to its toughness and damage protection capabilities.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the South Africa steel wire rope market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

Rope Constructions Company

Rope Constructions Companywas established in 1919 with its headquarter in Johannesburg, South Africa. They provide quality steel wire ropes, rigging gear, lifting equipment, and anchoring equipment to their consumer markets.

Scaw South Africa (Proprietary) Limited (Scaw)

Scaw South Africa (Proprietary) Limited (Scaw)manufactures steel products. It was incorporated in 1924 and has its head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. They serve construction, mining, power, infrastructure, and offshore oil and gas industries with their products. They manufacture with sustainable goals in mind.

Anchor Industries

Anchor Industriesis a service provider of laser marking, laser cutting, and metal cutting. It was founded in 2005 and has its headquarters in New Delhi, India. They use hi-tech production techniques for their products so that they will be able to fulfil the needs of their clients.

Other market players include NV Bekaert SA, Ndlovu Wire Ropes, Haggie Rand Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd, and Accord Lifting, among others.

1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
1.3 Key Demand Drivers
1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
1.5 Industry Best Practices
1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
1.7 Industry Outlook
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
2.1 Market Trends
2.2 Key Verticals
2.3 Key Countries
2.4 Supplier Power
2.5 Buyer Power
2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
3 Economic Summary
3.1 GDP Outlook
3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
3.3 Inflation Trends
3.4 Democracy Index
3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
3.7 Population Outlook
3.8 Urbanisation Trends
4 Country Risk Profiles
4.1 Country Risk
4.2 Business Climate
5 Middle East and Africa Steel Wire Rope Market Overview
5.1 Key Industry Highlight
5.2 Middle East and Africa Steel Wire Rope Historical Market (2018-2024)
5.3 Middle East and Africa Steel Wire Rope Market Forecast (2025-2034)
5.4 Middle East and Africa Africa Steel Wire Rope Market by Country
5.4.1 Saudi Arabia
5.4.2 United Arab Emirates
5.4.3 Nigeria
5.4.4 South Africa
5.4.5 Others
6 South Africa Steel Wire Rope Market Analysis
6.1 Key Industry Highlight
6.2 South Africa Steel Wire Rope Historical Market (2018-2024)
6.3 South Africa Steel Wire Rope Market Forecast (2025-2034)
6.4 South Africa Steel Wire Rope Market by Type of Lay
6.4.1 Regular Lay
6.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.4.2 Lang Lay
6.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.4.3 Alternate Lay
6.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.5 South Africa Steel Wire Rope Market by Strand Pattern
6.5.1 Single Layer
6.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.5.2 Filler Wire
6.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.5.3 Warrington
6.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.5.4 Combination
6.5.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.5.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.6 South Africa Steel Wire Rope Market by Coating Type
6.6.1 Vinyl
6.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.6.2 Zinc
6.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.6.3 Nylon
6.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.6.4 PVC
6.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.6.5 Others
6.7 South Africa Steel Wire Rope Market by Application
6.7.1 Oil and Gas
6.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.7.2 Heavy Machinery
6.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.7.3 Mining
6.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.7.4 Marine
6.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.7.5 General Engineering
6.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.7.6 Construction
6.7.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
6.7.6.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
6.7.7 Others
7 Market Dynamics
7.1 SWOT Analysis
7.1.1 Strengths
7.1.2 Weaknesses
7.1.3 Opportunities
7.1.4 Threats
7.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
7.2.1 Supplier's Power
7.2.2 Buyer's Power
7.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
7.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
7.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
7.3 Key Indicators for Demand
7.4 Key Indicators for Price
8 Competitive Landscape
8.1 Supplier Selection
8.2 Key Global Players
8.3 Key Regional Players
8.4 Key Player Strategies
8.5 Company Profiles
8.5.1 NV Bekaert SA
8.5.1.1 Company Overview
8.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
8.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
8.5.1.4 Certifications
8.5.2 Ndlovu Wire Ropes
8.5.2.1 Company Overview
8.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
8.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
8.5.2.4 Certifications
8.5.3 Rope Constructions Company
8.5.3.1 Company Overview
8.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
8.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
8.5.3.4 Certifications
8.5.4 Scaw South Africa (Proprietary) Limited (Scaw)
8.5.4.1 Company Overview
8.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
8.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
8.5.4.4 Certifications
8.5.5 Haggie Rand Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
8.5.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
8.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
8.5.5.4 Certifications
8.5.6 Accord Lifting
8.5.6.1 Company Overview
8.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
8.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
8.5.6.4 Certifications
8.5.7 Anchor Industries
8.5.7.1 Company Overview
8.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
8.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
8.5.7.4 Certifications
8.5.8 Others

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