Utilities in South Africa - Research and Markets

Utilities in South Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

The utilities industry is categorized into gas utilities, water utilities, and electricity retailing.
The South African utilities industry recorded revenues of $15.6 billion in 2024, representing a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1% between 2019 and 2024.
The electricity retailing segment accounted for the industry's largest proportion in 2024, with total revenues of $14.1 billion, equivalent to 90.6% of the industry's overall value.
South Africa accounted for 8.5% of the Middle East & African utilities industry in 2024.

Scope

Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the utilities market in South Africa
Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the utilities market in South Africa
Leading company profiles reveal details of key utilities market players’ global operations and financial performance
Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the South Africa utilities market with five year forecasts

Reasons to Buy

What was the size of the South Africa utilities market by value in 2024?
What will be the size of the South Africa utilities market in 2029?
What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa utilities market?
How has the market performed over the last five years?
Who are the top competitors in South Africa's utilities market?

1 Executive Summary

1.1. Market value
1.2. Market value forecast
1.3. Category segmentation
1.4. Geography segmentation
1.5. Market rivalry
1.6. Competitive landscape

2 Market Overview

2.1. Market definition
2.2. Market analysis

3 Market Data

3.1. Market value

4 Market Segmentation

4.1. Category segmentation
4.2. Geography segmentation

5 Market Outlook

5.1. Market value forecast

6 Five Forces Analysis

6.1. Summary
6.2. Buyer power
6.3. Supplier power
6.4. New entrants
6.5. Threat of substitutes
6.6. Degree of rivalry

7 Competitive Landscape

7.1. Who are the leading players?
7.2. What are the strengths of leading players?
7.3. What are the recent developments in the industry?

8 Company Profiles

8.1. Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
8.2. Rand Water Board
8.3. Edison Power (Pty) Ltd

9 Macroeconomic Indicators

9.1. Country data

10 Appendix

10.1. Methodology
10.2. Industry associations
10.3. Related research
10.4. About the Publisher

List of Tables

Table 1: South Africa utilities industry value: $ billion, 2019-24
Table 2: South Africa utilities industry category segmentation: % share, by value, 2019-24
Table 3: South Africa utilities industry category segmentation: $ billion, 2019-24
Table 4: South Africa utilities industry geography segmentation: $ billion, 2024
Table 5: South Africa utilities industry value forecast: $ billion, 2024-29
Table 6: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd: Key Facts
Table 7: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd: Key Employees
Table 8: Rand Water Board: Key Facts
Table 9: Rand Water Board: Key Employees
Table 10: Edison Power (Pty) Ltd: Key Facts
Table 11: South Africa Size of Population (Million), 2020-23
Table 12: South Africa Real GDP (Constant 2010 Prices, $ Billion), 2020-24
Table 13: South Africa GDP (Current Prices, $ Billion), 2020-24
Table 14: South Africa Inflation, 2020-23
Table 15: South Africa Consumer Price Index (Absolute), 2020-24
Table 16: South Africa Exchange Rate, 2019-24

List of Figures

Figure 1: South Africa utilities industry value: $ billion, 2019-24
Figure 2: South Africa utilities industry category segmentation: $ billion, 2019-24
Figure 3: South Africa utilities industry geography segmentation: % share, by value, 2024
Figure 4: South Africa utilities industry value forecast: $ billion, 2024-29
Figure 5: Forces driving competition in the utilities industry in South Africa, 2024
Figure 6: Drivers of buyer power in the utilities industry in South Africa, 2024
Figure 7: Drivers of supplier power in the utilities industry in South Africa, 2024
Figure 8: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the utilities industry in South Africa, 2024
Figure 9: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the utilities industry in South Africa, 2024
Figure 10: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the utilities industry in South Africa, 2024

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Rand Water Board
Edison Power (Pty) Ltd

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Key Highlights

Scope

Reasons to Buy

Table of Contents

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

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