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West Coast May 2018

Executive Summary

This destination sector fact sheet provides key trade, investment and tourism related statistics for the West Coast.

Specifically, it shows the West Coast’s area, employment, trade and investment trends with the rest of the world.

The key highlights are provided below:

Economy

Saldanha Bay local municipality was the largest contributor to the West Coast’s district GDP in 2016 at a

value of ZAR5.8bn.

The manufacturing sector was the largest sector in 2016, accounting for 50% of the regions GDP, with a

value of ZAR3.9bn.

The West Coast’s agriculture, forestry and fishing sector was the largest employer in 2016, employing 57

846 people

For the period 2012 to 2016, the radio, TV, instruments, watches and clocks sector was the fastest growing

sector in 2016 growing by 5.17%. This was followed by the construction sector and the petroleum

products, chemicals, rubber and plastic sector, which grew by 3.77% and 3.74%, respectively.

The food, beverages and tobacco sub-sector was the largest contributor to the West Coast’s

manufacturing sector in 2016, accounting for 64%.

The wholesale and retail trade sub-sector was the largest contributor to the West Coast’s services sector

in 2016, accounting for 27%.

Trade

The West Coast exported goods valued at ZAR7.3bn in 2017 compared to ZAR7.2bn in 2016,

representing an increase of 1.3%, while imports in 2017 were valued at ZAR5.99bn compared to

ZAR5.6bn in 2016, representing an increase of 7.57%.

The United States was the top export market for the West Coast in 2017, with a value of ZAR2.5bn, which

accounted for 34.36% of the total exports from the district. Kenya and the Netherlands ranked second and

third valued at ZAR2bn and ZAR454m, respectively.

Investment

The West Coast is a net recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Between January 2003 and March

2018, there has been limited FDI, with two FDI projects coming to the West Coast. The two projects had

a combined value of ZAR281m and created a total of 1 504 jobs for the district. These two projects

emanated from Luxembourg and Germany.

Across the period under review, Germany, United Kingdom and the Netherlands ranked as the top

international markets to the West Coast.

Tourism

Germany, United Kingdom and the Netherlands ranked as the top international markets to the West

Coast.

Visitors to Darling and Paternoster attracted a similar age segment, with most visitors between the age group of 36-50 and 51-70 years, while Langebaan attracted a stronger share of travellers from the youth market (21-35 years; 22,7%).

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1. Area

The West Coast is a district in the Western Cape found on the western coastline of South Africa on the Atlantic

Ocean. It is situated on 31,101km2 of land. The district borders to the north and northeast on the Namakwa District

Municipality in the Northern Cape Province, to the southeast of the Cape Winelands District Municipality, and to

the south of the City of Cape Town. The district is divided into five local municipalities, namely, Matzikama,

Cederberg, Bergrivier, Saldanha Bay and Swartland.

2. General Information

WEST COAST KEY INDICATORS

Executive Mayor Alderman JH Cleophas

Population (2017) 418 345

GDP (2016) ZAR19bn

Unemployment (2017) 10.73

Literacy rate 79.1

Ethnic groups Coloureds (67.5%), African Black (18.56%) and Whites (13.67) and Indiand or Asians (0.52%)

Gini Coefficient 0.61

Human Development Index (HDI) 0.62

Source: Quantec, 2018; Provincial Treasury, 2018; West Coast District, 2018

2.1 Demographics

The West Coast district is the fourth largest district by population in the Western Cape after the City of Cape Town,

Cape Winelands, and Eden accounting for 6% of the population. The West Coast’s population grew from 352 935

people in 2010 to 418 345 people in 2017.

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Source: Quantec, 2018

The table below shows the West Coast’s population breakdown by different ethnic groups. In 2017, the coloured

population represented the largest ethnic group, accounting for 67.25%, followed by the Black African population

and the White population, accounting for 18.56% and 13.67%, respectively.

WEST COAST'S POPULATION BREAKDOWN, BY GROUP, 2017

GROUP 2016 2017 % SHARE

2017 AVG GROWTH %,

2016 -2017

Coloured 277 288 281 319 67.25% 1.45%

Black African 74 959 77 665 18.56% 3.61%

White 56 830 57 198 13.67% 0.65%

Indian or Asian 2 091 2 164 0.52% 3.50%

TOTAL 411 168 418 345 100% 1.75%


The figure below shows the West Coast’s district population distribution for the period 2017. The district is home

to 418 345 people of whom 50% are male and 50% are female. The distribution shows that about 70% of the

population is below the age of 40 and the distribution of male and female over the age group is very similar.


2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Population 352 935 359 870 370 336 380 545 386 591 401 488 411 168 418 345

Growth 2.18% 1.96% 2.91% 2.76% 1.59% 3.85% 2.41% 1.75%

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WEST COAST POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY AGE & GENDER, 2017

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The Swartland municipality has the highest population (115 828) in the West Coast, followed by the Saldanha Bay

municipality with a population at 112 510. Furthermore, forecasts by the Western Cape Department of Social

Development, show that this total will gradually increase across the 5-year planning cycle and is expected to reach

122 265 by 2023. This equates to an approximate 9.8 % growth off the 2017 base estimate.


The graph below shows the West Coast’s population in 2017. The Swartland local municipality recorded the highest

number of people with a market share of 28% market share. The population of the municipality grew from 91 433

people in 2008 to 115 828 people in 2017.


2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Swartland 93 489 96 037 98 383 101 267 104 126 106 341 110 513 113 631 115 828

Saldanha Bay 93 006 95 296 97 389 100 501 103 611 105 380 107 971 110 476 112 510

Matzikama 59 476 60 425 61 318 62 754 64 110 64 867 67 451 68 783 69 905

Bergrivier 53 639 54 507 55 280 56 854 58 333 58 922 62 027 63 408 64 364

Cederberg 45 804 46 670 47 499 48 960 50 366 51 081 53 525 54 868 55 738

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WEST COAST LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POPULATION, 2009-2017

Swartland 28%

Saldanha Bay 27%

Matzikama 17%

Bergrivier 15%

Cederberg 13%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN BY SUB-REGION, 2017

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The West Coast’s educational output has increased incrementally over the 2013 to 2017 period. The number of

graduates with a bachelor’s degree increased from 2 569 to 2013 to 2 832 in 2017.


2.2 Employment

The table below provides a snapshot of indicators for employment in the West Coast in 2017. The population had

169 418 people employed from a working age population of 283 557 people.

EMPLOYMENT INDICATORS FOR THE WEST COAST, 2017

Population aged 15-64 years 283 557

Labour force participation rate (2016) 67.89%

Employed (2016) 169 418

Unemployed (2016) 20 358

Not economically active(2016) 89 806

Unemployment rate (2016) 10.73%


The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector was the largest employer with 57 846 people, followed by the wholesale

and retail trade; catering and accommodation and community, social and personal services employing 30 707

people and 19 033 people respectively.

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LEVEL OF EDUCATION IN THE WEST COAST, 2013-2017

No schooling Grade 1-7

Grade 8-11 Matric

Certificate with grade 12 Diploma with grade 12

Bachelors degree Honours degree

Higher Degree (Master's, Doctorate)

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3. Economic Overview

Economic growth at the municipal level is essential for the attainment of economic development, the reduction of

poverty and improved accessibility. Fostering this growth requires an in-depth understanding of the economic

landscape within which each respective municipality operates.

The Socio-economic Profile of Saldanha Bay Municipality as issued by the Western Cape Government Provincial

Treasury in 2015 indicates that the Saldanha Bay economy is amongst the fastest in the province. Iron ore export

and crude oil import in the province take place exclusively through the port of Saldanha.

The Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (SBIDZ) was officially launched at Saldanha Bay on South Africa's

south-western coast on 31 October 2013. Wesgro acted as an administrative partner in the delivery of the Saldanha

Bay Industrial Development Zone (SBIDZ) designation.

The SBIDZ is intended to be an oil and gas and marine repair engineering and logistics services complex, serving

the needs of the upstream exploration and production service companies operating in the oil and gas fields in Sub-

Saharan Africa. The SBIDZ will include logistics, repairs and maintenance, as well as fabrication activities. The IDZ

designation will also afford the SBIDZ the ability to offer a contiguous customs-free area. The SBIDZ LiCo is the

implementing vehicle of the SBIDZ and is responsible for the provision of infrastructure, promotion, management

and marketing of the IDZ.

The diagram below illustrates the GDP value and growth for the West Coast economy for the period 2008 to 2016.

The West Coast regional GDP has declined between by 0.34% between 2015 and 2016, from ZAR19 181m to

ZAR19 056m.

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Community, social and personal services

Wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

EMPLOYMENT IN THE WEST COAST BY SECTORS, 2016

Formal: Skilled Formal: Semi-skilled Formal: Low skilled Informal

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The figure below shows the contribution share of the West Coast’s local municipalities to the regional GDP of the

West Coast district for the period 2007 to 2016. Saldanha Bay’s local municipality was the largest contributor to

the West Coast’s district GDP in 2016 valued at ZAR5.8bn. The Swartland and Matzikama municipalities were the

second and third largest contributors to the West Coast’s district GDP, with values of ZAR5.2bn and ZAR2.8bn

respectively in 2016.


2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

GDPR million 16 620 16 277 16 667 17 260 17 798 18 331 19 003 19 181 19 056

Growth 6.31% -2.06% 2.40% 3.56% 3.12% 2.99% 3.67% 0.94% -0.65%

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WEST COAST GDP & GROWTH, 2008-2016

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Saldanha Bay 5 031 5 141 4 978 5 160 5 344 5 448 5 592 5 723 5 776 5 783

Swartland 4 153 4 467 4 394 4 495 4 655 4 807 4 955 5 147 5 218 5 199

Matzikama 2 411 2 575 2 491 2 512 2 589 2 729 2 793 2 903 2 907 2 841

Bergrivier 2 258 2 481 2 465 2 503 2 585 2 651 2 737 2 863 2 882 2 836

Cederberg 1 780 1 955 1 949 1 997 2 087 2 162 2 253 2 367 2 399 2 397

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For the period 2012 to 2016, the largest three contributors to the West Coast’s GDP have been the manufacturing;

agriculture; fishing and forestry; and wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation sectors. These three

sectors were the highest contributors again in 2016: manufacturing (ZAR3.9m), agriculture; fishing and forestry

(ZAR3.8m) and wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation (ZAR2.9m).

The West Coast’s key economic sectors are:

Agriculture and fishing – the district produces various agricultural products including grapes, wines,

wheat in Moorreesburg, rooibos tea in Clanwilliam, fruit and forestry in Cedarberg and citrus farming in

Citrusdal. A number of fishing activities take place on the West Coast such as rock-lobster fishing, line

fishing and deep-sea fishing, among other activities.

Manufacturing – the district has a strong manufacturing sector in terms of contribution to GDP.

Production activities in the district are agri-processing, cement making, fish processing (along the coast)

and mineral processing.

Mining – the district has a sizeable mining sector. Titanium, zirconium, phosphate and limestone,

sandstone, salt and diamonds are among the commodities found in the district.

Other key sectors are the services sector, tourism and construction sectors.

WEST COAST GDP BY SECTOR, 2012 - 2016

SECTOR VALUE 2012

(ZARm)

VALUE 2013

(ZARm)

VALUE 2014

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VALUE 2015

(ZARm)

VALUE 2016

(ZARm)

% SHARE OF GDP

2016

Manufacturing 3 721 3 760 3 825 3 877 3 885 20.39%

Agriculture, forestry and fishing 3 621 3 778 4 091 4 035 3 770 19.79%

Wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation

2 626 2 705 2 770 2 834 2 893 15.18%

Finance, insurance, real estate and business services

2 418 2 496 2 568 2 665 2 737 14.36%

General government 1 819 1 900 1 958 1 983 2 013 10.56%

Transport, storage and communication 1 324 1 343 1 371 1 348 1 318 6.91%

Community, social and personal services 1 122 1 165 1 186 1 208 1 225 6.43%

Construction 675 713 755 761 783 4.11%

Electricity, gas and water 277 272 266 258 243 1.27%

Mining and quarrying 195 198 211 212 189 0.99%

TOTAL GDP 17 798 18 331 19 003 19 181 19 056 100.00%


For the period 2012 to 2016, the radio, TV, instruments, watches and clocks sector was the fastest growing sector

in 2016 growing by 5.17%. This was followed by the construction sector and the petroleum products, chemicals,

rubber and plastic sector, which grew by 3.77% and 3.74%, respectively.

The fastest growing sector over the 2015 to 2016 period was the radio, TV, instruments, watches and clocks sector,

which grew by an average rate of 9%. This was followed by petroleum products, chemicals, rubber and plastic

sector and the wood and paper, publishing and printing products which grew by 6.86% and 5.13% respectively.

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(Note: 2012 -2016, calculated annual compound growth rate)

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Transport and storage

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Metals, metal products, machinery and equipment

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Wholesale and retail trade

Textiles, clothing and leather goods

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Catering and accommodation services

Business services

Wood and paper; publishing and printing

Petroleum products, chemicals, rubber and plastic

Radio, TV, instruments, watches and clocks

WEST COAST SECTOR GROWTH, 2012-2016

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The graph below shows the contribution share of the West Coast’s manufacturing sub-sectors to the district’s GDP

for 2016:

Food, beverages and tobacco sub-sector was the largest contributor to the West Coast’s manufacturing

sector, accounting for 64%;

Metals, metal products, machinery and equipment accounting for 11%; and

Petroleum products, chemicals, rubber and plastics accounting for 8%.


The figure below shows the contribution share of West Coast’s services sub-sectors to the district’s GDP for the

period 2016:

Wholesale and retail trade was the largest contributor to West Coast’s services sector, accounting for

27%;

General government accounted for 20%; and

Business services accounted for 19%.

Food, beverages and tobacco 63.6%

Metals, metal products, machinery

and equipment 10.7%

Petroleum products, chemicals, rubber and

plastic 8.2%

Wood and paper; publishing and printing

4.9%

Other non-metal mineral products

4.7%

Furniture; other manufacturing

3.2%Transport equipment

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Textiles, clothing and leather goods

1.7%

Radio, TV, instruments, watches

and clocks 0.6%

Electrical machinery and apparatus

0.2%

WEST COAST'S MANUFACTURING SECTOR BREAKDOWN, 2016

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4. Trade

Between 2008 and 2017, the West Coast consistently maintained a positive trade balance. The West Coast

exported goods valued at ZAR7.3bn in 2017 compared to ZAR7.2bn in 2016, representing an increase of 1.29%,

while imports were valued at ZAR5.99bn in 2017 compared to ZAR5.6bn in 2016, representing an increment of

7.57%.


Wholesale and retail trade 27%

General government20%

Business services 19%


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Finance and insurance 8%

Communication 2%

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WEST COAST SERVICES SECTOR BREAKDOWN, 2016

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Exports (ZARm) 6 603 2 995 2 522 1 784 4 508 4 461 6 138 5 711 7 154 7 246

Imports (ZARm) 1 759 1 025 1 616 1 722 2 274 3 129 4 005 5 318 5 563 5 985

Trade balance (ZARm) 4 844 1 970 906 62 2 234 1 332 2 133 393 1 590 1 261

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WEST COAST GLOBAL TRADE, 2008-2017

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The United States was the top export market for the West Coast in 2017, with a value of ZAR2.49bn, which

accounted for 34.36% of the total exports from the district. Kenya and the Netherlands ranked second and third

valued at ZAR2bn and ZAR454m, respectively. Other top export markets included Tanzania (ZAR413m), United

Kingdom (ZAR376m), and Germany (ZAR260m).

TOP 10 EXPORT MARKETS FOR THE WEST COAST, 2017

RANK DESTINATION

COUNTRY VALUE 2017

(ZARm) % GROWTH 2013-2017

% SHARE 2017

1 United States 2 489 74.60% 34.36%

2 Kenya 2 007 23.21% 27.70%

3 Netherlands 454 30.22% 6.27%

4 Tanzania 413 25.76% 5.69%

5 United Kingdom 376 18.41% 5.18%

6 Germany 260 29.73% 3.59%

7 Namibia 201 - 2.78%

8 Japan 138 41.50% 1.90%

9 Spain 87 38.63% 1.21%

10 Lesotho 78 - 1.08%

TOTAL EXPORTS 7 246 11.23% 100.00%


The leading import market for the West Coast is China, accounting for 44.01%. Brazil and Thailand ranked second

and third accounting for 15.33% and 7.09% respectively. Other top import markets include Poland (6.67%), India

(5.95%), Peru (4.15%) and Venezuela (3.59%).

TOP 10 SOURCE MARKETS FOR THE WEST COAST, 2017

RANK SOURCE

COUNTRIES VALUE 2017

(ZARm) % GROWTH 2013-2017

% SHARE, 2017

1 China 2 634 179.92% 44.02%

2 Brazil 917 114.74% 15.33%

3 Thailand 424 6.47% 7.09%

4 Poland 399 4322.88% 6.67%

5 India 356 146.69% 5.95%

6 Peru 248 - 4.15%

7 Venezuela 215 - 3.59%

8 Namibia 77 - 1.29%

9 Spain 71 194.88% 1.19%

10 Italy 66 6.84% 1.11%

TOTAL IMPORTS 5 985 22.12% 100.00


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The top ten exports from the West Coast amounted to 92% of total exports from the district in 2017. Hot rolled

products of iron/steel which is not clad, plated or coated was the leading export product from the West Coast,

accounting for 34.42%, valued at ZAR2.5bn. Flat rolled iron/steel, which is plated and coated, was the second

highest export from the West Coast at a value of ZAR1.7bn followed by citrus fruit at a value of ZAR908m.

The West Coast’s top ten imports accounted for 73% of total imports by the district in 2017. Parts for transmission,

radar, radio and TV’s were the leading import product in 2017, accounting for 15% of all imports, valued at

ZAR876m. Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites was the second highest import to the West

Coast at a value of ZAR750m (12.53%) followed by telephone sets valued at ZAR587m (9.81%).

TOP 10 WEST COAST EXPORTS, 2017 TOP 10 WEST COAST IMPORTS, 2017

RANK PRODUCT VALUE

2017 (ZARm)

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% SHARE,

2017 RANK PRODUCT

VALUE 2017

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2017

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Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel - not clad, plated or coated.

2 494 -1.23% 34.42% 1 Parts for transmission, radar, radio, tv etc.

876 531 41.93% 14.64%

2 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel clad, plated or coated.

1 681 123.07% 23.20% 2

Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites

750 3.52% 12.53%

3 Citrus fruit, fresh or dried.

908 28.52% 12.53% 3 Telephone sets 587 41 549.54% 9.81%

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Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane

563 35.33% 7.77% 4 Rice. 486 -4.48% 8.13%

5 Wine 479 8.73% 6.62% 5 Coke and semi-coke of coal, of lignite or of peat

396 64.50% 6.61%

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Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, not clad, plated or coated.

397 1323.73% 5.48% 6 Unwrought zinc. 378 29.45% 6.32%

7 Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets

48 23.17% 0.66% 7

Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, not clad, plated or coated.

297 4.96%

8 Molluscs 41 180.44% 0.57% 8 Refrigerators 262 1

4.37% 030.82%

9 Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel.

38 33.37% 0.52% 9 Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose

193 3.22%

10 Cereal groats, meal and pellets.

29 192.87% 0.41% 10 Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans

147 852.37% 2.45%

TOTAL 7 246 11.23% 100.00 TOTAL 5 985 22.12% 100.00


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5. Investment

The West Coast is a net recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Between January 2003 and March 2018,

there has been limited FDI, with four FDI projects coming to the West Coast. The four projects had a combined

value of ZAR930m and created a total of 1,571 jobs for the district. Two of these projects emanated from South

Africa.

FDI INTO THE WEST COAST, JAN 2003 - MARCH 2018

DATE INVESTING COMPANY

SOURCE COUNTRY

DESTINATION CITY

INDUSTRY SECTOR

SUB-SECTOR CAPEX (ZARm)

JOBS

2008 ArcelorMittal South Africa

Luxembourg Saldanha Metals Steel products 13.8 4

2005 MAN Ferrostaal

Germany Saldanha Industrial Machinery, Equipment & Tools

Agriculture, construction, & mining machinery

468.68 1 500

2013 Sunrise Energy

South Africa Domestic Investment

Saldanha Oil and Gas LPG Import and Storage Terminal

885 24

2015 Doringbaai Abalone

South Africa Domestic Investment

Saldanha Agro processing Abalone production

45 43

TOTAL 930 1 571

Source: FDI Intelligence, 2018

6. Companies

Some of the main companies in the West Coast are shown in the table below:

MAJOR BUSINESSES IN THE WEST COAST

COMPANY LOCATION SECTOR ACTIVITY/INDUSTRY

Sea Harvest Saldanha Bay Agriculture Fish-processing

Saldanha Pilchards (Fishing & Canning

Pty Ltd) St Helena Bay Agriculture Fish-processing

Oceana Lamberts Bay Agriculture Fish-processing

Lusitania Laaiplek Agriculture Fish-processing

Spoornet Saldanha Bay Transport -

National Ports Authority Saldanha Bay Transport -

Saldanha Steel Saldanha Bay Manufacturing Steel

Namakwa Sands Vredendal Manufacturing Steel

Duferco Saldanha Bay Manufacturing Steel

Club Mykonos Langebaan Tourism Accommodation

Clanwilliam Dam Resort Clanwilliam Tourism Accommodation

Shelly Point Resort Saldanha Bay Tourism Accommodation

West Coast National Park Saldanha Bay Tourism Accommodation

Source: West Coast District Municipality, 2018

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7. Incentives

Selected initiatives in the West Coast are shown in the table below.

Source: Invest in Western Cape, 2018

Selected Investment Opportunities in West Coast district are shown in the figure below:

Source: West Coast Municipality, 2018

WIND ENERGY

• With Wind Speed of 6m/s - have attracted the development of Wind Farms in the Area

• Manufacturing of Wind Generation Plants is a possibility

• Manufacturing of wind components

WAVE ENERGY

• Rough Seas and high waves can be used to generate large amounts of renewable wave energy

• Resources along West Coast are well suited and supported by adjacent infrastructure development .

SOLAR ENERGY

• Duet o improved technoilogies are making remote areas that are sundreached suitable for solar energy generation

• Opportunities exist to supply plants in the area with Solar energy

AQUACULTURE PROJECTS

• Fish farming opportunities exist in the area

• Opportunities exist in Abalone, Finfish, Atlantic Salmon and Seaweed Farming

OIL & GAS

• Saldanha Bay IDZ is a focal point for the attarction of industries within the Oil & Gas sector

• Drilling, exploration, production and support services are all potential subsectors offering investment.

MANUFACTURING

• Small scale processing of dairy products

• Commercial production of petroleum refineries & products

• Commercial prodction of fabricated mets, special industry machinery

• Commercial& small scale production of downstream iron & steel, jewellery

SELECTED ON-GOING AND APPROVED INITIATIVES IN THE WEST COAST

INITIATIVE OVERVIEW PROJECT PHASE

Upgrades of the Saldanha Bay port

The Saldanha port has been a centre of activity in the past three years which has seen the extensive development and upgrading of facilities (for example the upgrade of the bulk iron-ore handling facility). The port is directed to support the growing gas and oil industry on the west coast of Africa.

Ongoing

Saldanha Industrial Development Zone

(IDZ)

The recently designated and approved Saldanha IDZ presents extensive economic opportunities in a number of industries. The IDZ is to focus on the current industries operating in the Saldanha port and adjacent area: servicing of oil rigs, storage of oil and gas, storage and shipment of iron-ore, processing of raw materials (iron ore and potentially Rare Earth Elements) and Routine maintenance of ships.

Approved

Extension of Sishen-Saldanha iron-ore line

The Sishen-Saldanha iron-ore railway is currently being upgraded to increase the carrying capacity to the Saldanha port.

Under construction.

Support in the aquaculture sector

There is increasing activity in aquaculture in municipalities along the coastal regions. The Matzikama municipality is assisting with the development and promotion in cob farming, and abalone cultivation and ranching in Doring Bay.

Ongoing.

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8. Tourism

The close proximity between Cape Town and the Weskus makes the region a particularly favourable weekend

getaway for the Western Cape domestic market. The Swartland is the gateway to the Weskus and the most

southerly of the sub-regions, with Malmesbury being a mere 64km from Cape Town. Across the period under

review, Germany, United Kingdom and the Netherlands ranked as the top international markets to the Weskus.

Source: Wesgro, 2018

This section provides key trends for towns which recorded a strong sample of responses for the purpose of analysis

by Weskus town. Trends by town underlines the strong share of domestic travellers to the region. Over 60% of

visitors to the respective towns originated from the domestic market. Visitors to Darling and Paternoster attracted

a similar age segment, with most visitors between the age group of 36-50 and 51-70 years, while Langebaan

attracted a stronger share of travellers from the youth market (21-35 years; 22,7%).

Source: Wesgro, 2018

Note: Blank cells indicate that the sample was not big enough for a valid statistical interpretation.

24.5%

21.7%

8.6%

4.7%3.9% 3.8% 3.6% 3.1%

1.7% 1.7%

8.3%

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TOP 10 INTERNATIONAL MARKETS TO THE WESKUS, 2017

69.7% 68.0%60.2%

30.3% 32.0%39.8%

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9. Film

Comprising Swartland, Makzikama, Saldanha, Bergrivier, and the Cederberg, the Cape West Coast region is an

emerging location for filming. Filmmakers are spoilt for choice, as the region contains wild flowers, quaint seaside

towns, wine farms and cellars, culture and heritage attractions, such as the West Coast National Park and the

Fossil Park. The Cederburg and Makzikama mountain ranges feature ancient rock paintings, while the windiest

sections of beaches are ideal for shoots that feature adventure sports, such as kite surfing and paragliding. The

vast, unspoilt beaches and charming wine and olive routes provide a unique canvas for filmmakers.

Municipal properties will require a permit available at the local town council. Rates are dependent on the size of

the crew and duration of the shoot. For road closures the traffic department needs to be involved. Filming in nature

reserves and on beaches requires an ECO guide and environmental impact study with your application. When

filming on private property or in an estate, you will need landowners’ permission and permission from the governing

body.

CONTACT

West Coast Tourism

Helena van Rooyen

Tel: +27 22 433 8516

Email: [email protected]

Wesgro Film and Media Promotion Unit

Tel: +27 21 487 8600

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.wesgro.co.za

Films Shot on Location:

Films: Young Ones

Commercials: Lipton Tea, Timotei Shampoo

Stills: Playboy, Top Billing, Bushmills

For more information on this publication and other Wesgro publications please contact [email protected]. For more

publications like this visit the Wesgro publications portal on our website at http://wesgro.co.za/publications

Wesgro has taken every effort to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate. We provide said information without representation or warranty whatsoever, whether expressed or implied. It is the responsibility of users of this publication to satisfy themselves of the accuracy of information contained herein. Wesgro cannot be held responsible for the contents of the publication in any way.

© Wesgro, 2018.

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