PESTLE Insights: Macroeconomic Outlook Report - South Africa
August 2018
41
About the Report
About the Report
PESTLE Insights: Macroeconomic Outlook Report-South Africa
Summary
Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 24.5% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (20.3%) and wholesale, retail and hotels activities (15.3%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 6.7%, 7.2% and 7.3%, respectively, in 2018.
Due to higher regional income inequality and uneven population distribution, top three provinces (Guateng, KwaZulu Natal and Western Cape) account for 64% of the total domestic product and 55% of the total population, as per the latest available data.
Scope
- The overall FTSE/JSE All Share (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) index exhibits an upward trend over the last one year. As of August 6, 2018, FTSE/JSE index stood at 56,861.2, compared to 56,163.6 on August 7th, 2017
- Finance, real estate and business services attracted most of the investment in 2016
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has aimed to attract USD 100 mn worth of investment over the next five years.
Reasons to buy
- Macroeconomic Outlook Report identifies the potentials of the country as an investment destination by analyzing the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental (PESTLE) structure.
- PESTLE Insights provides 360 degree view of the economy which can be used as a strategic tool to understand the market dynamics, business potentials and direction of operations
- Along with providing the country's snapshot, the report captures the risk factors pertaining to the macroeconomic risks, political environment, legal environment, demographic and social structure effectiveness, technology & infrastructure and natural and geographic aspects that might impact business.
- This report also highlights key clusters/cities which contribute significantly to the country GDP and population along with major companies' presence in these areas.
Products
Products
South Africa, investments, elections, FDI, PESTLE, sectors, GlobalData Country Risk Index, economic growth, technology, corruption, environmental treaties
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 02
List of Exhibits 03
Did you Know? 04
Country Highlights 05
Country Snapshot 07
PESTLE Insights 21
Political Landscape 22
Economic Landscape 23
Social Landscape 30
Technological Landscape 33
Legal Landscape 36
Environmental Landscape 37
Outlook 38
List of Figure
List of Figures
Exhibit 1: South Africa's Performance in the Country Risk Analysis in Comparison to Middle East and Africa and the World 11
Exhibit 2: Performance Overview (Score: 1-100) 11
Exhibit 3: Broad Categories and Weights behind the Index 12
Exhibit 4: FTSE/JSE All Share Index 14
Exhibit 5: Key Sectors Contribution to the Economy 15
Exhibit 6: FDI inflows and outflows, 2014-2017 16
Exhibit 7: Net FDI Inflows by Sector (2016) 16
Exhibit 8: FDI Inflows Share by Region (2016) 18
Exhibit 9: FDI inflows by type of investment (2010-2016) 18
Exhibit 10: Key Infrastructure Indicators 20
Exhibit 11: Real GDP and Household Consumption Growth Rate 24
Exhibit 12: Real GDP Growth Rate Comparison (2017) 24
Exhibit 13: Export, Import and Trade Balance 25
Exhibit 14: Current Account Balance 25
Exhibit 15: Top Three Commodity Exports, % of Total Exports, 2013-2017 26
Exhibit 16: Pearls, precious stones and metals, % of total exports, 2017 26
Exhibit 17: Interest Rates 28
Exhibit 18: Exchange Rate 28
Exhibit 19: Public Finance 29
Exhibit 20: General Government Debt 29
Exhibit 21: Employment/Unemployment 31
Exhibit 22: Average Annual Wages 31
Exhibit 23: Labour Cost Index 31
Exhibit 24: Rural/Urban Share of Total Population 32
Exhibit 25: Age-group Share of Total Population 32
Exhibit 26: Gender Split 32
Exhibit 27: Internet Users % of Total Population, Mobile Penetration Rate and Broadband Penetration Rate, 2017 34
Exhibit 28: Number of Patents Granted Per M Inhabitants, 2015 35
Exhibit 29: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports), 2016 35
Exhibit 30: Doing Business in South Africa 2018 36
Exhibit 31: Corruption Perception Index (Rankings) 2017 36
Exhibit 32: CO2 Emissions 37
Why Buy From US?
What makes us stand out is that our consultants follows Robust, Refine and Result (RRR) methodology. i.e. Robust for clear definitions, approaches and sanity checking, Refine for differentiating respondents facts and opinions and Result for presenting data with story
We have set a benchmark in the industry by offering our clients with syndicated and customized market research reports featuring coverage of entire market as well as meticulous research and analyst insights.
While we don't replace traditional research, we flip the method upside down. Our dual approach of Top Bottom & Bottom Top ensures quality deliverable by not just verifying company fundamentals but also looking at the sector and macroeconomic factors.
With one step in the future, our research team constantly tries to show you the bigger picture. We help with some of the tough questions you may encounter along the way: How is the industry positioned? Best marketing channel? KPI's of competitors? By aligning every element, we help maximize success.
Our report gives you instant access to the answers and sources that other companies might choose to hide. We elaborate each steps of research methodology we have used and showcase you the sample size to earn your trust.
If you need any support, we are here! We pride ourselves on universe strength, data quality, and quick, friendly, and professional service.