List Of Heavy Industries In South Africa

Heavy industry is an industry that involves one or more characteristics such as large and heavy products; large and heavy equipment and facilities; or complex or numerous processes.

Find below are the list of Heavy Industries In South Africa

Macsteel Fluid Control Durban

Address: 11 Travertine Cres, Briardene, Durban North, 4051
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Wed
Phone: 031 581 7800

Lafarge South Africa Wynberg Readymix

Address: 28 5th St, Wynberg, Sandton, 2090
Phone: 011 657 0000

Exxaro – Forzando South

Address: Ermelo

Netafim SA Nelspruit office

Address: 3 Wildberry Blvd, Riverside, Mbombela, 1201
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7:30AM Wed
Phone: 013 752 7366


What are some examples of heavy industry?

Oil, mining, shipbuilding, steel, chemicals, machinery manufacturing and similar industries are examples of heavy industry. They are very capital-intensive, meaning that they require a lot of machinery and equipment to produce.

How do heavy industry contribute to South African economy?

Iron and steel production dominates South Africa’s heavy industry, providing material for manufacturing structural goods, transport equipment, and machinery, and for the engineering industry. This output was more than enough to meet domestic demand and to provide some steel for export.

Which industry falls under heavy industries?

Heavy Industry in India comprises of the heavy engineering industry, machine tool industry, heavy electrical industry, industrial machinery and auto-industry. These industries provides goods and services for almost all sectors of the economy, including power, rail and road transport.

Which industry makes the most money in South Africa?

Mining industry

Africa has 30% of the world’s natural reserves, and South Africa has the largest share in that percentage. The country also boasts of being the world’s largest producer of platinum and gold, the fourth producer of diamonds worldwide, and the home to the best quality base metals and coal.

How did South African industries perform in 2020?

Stats SA’s Gross domestic product (GDP) release for the fourth quarter of 2020 (October–December) concludes the series for the year, providing a sobering overview of 2020. The economy grew by 1,5% in the fourth quarter, giving an annualised1 growth rate of 6,3%.

Which industry is known as heavy industry?

Iron and steel industry is known as heavy industry because its raw materials and finished products are heavy and bulky in nature.