Africa: Aluminium Tube Market 2023

Aluminium Tube Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African aluminium tube market increased by 6.6% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Aluminium Tube Production in Africa

In value terms, aluminium tube production declined remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 105% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Tube Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of aluminium tubes and pipes in Africa contracted rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -17.6% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 53%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium tube exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 34%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Ethiopia (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the largest exporter of aluminium tubes and pipes in Africa, mixing up 61% of total export. Morocco (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Botswana (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 24% share of total exports. The following exporters - Cameroon (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) - each amounted to a 6.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +100.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) emerged as the largest aluminium tube supplier in Africa, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Ethiopia amounted to +137.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (-8.9% per year) and South Africa (-14.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 56%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Cameroon ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (+18.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Tube Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, imports of aluminium tubes and pipes in Africa surged to X tons, with an increase of 25% on the year before. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -8.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium tube imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the major importer of aluminium tubes and pipes in Africa, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 41% of total imports in 2021. Algeria (X tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (12%), Egypt (11%) and Morocco (8.1%). The following importers - Central African Republic (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) - each finished at a 3.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium tube imports into South Africa stood at +11.3%. At the same time, Central African Republic (+64.3%), Nigeria (+32.4%), Swaziland (+32.1%) and Algeria (+8.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Central African Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +64.3% from 2012-2021. Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria and Central African Republic increased by +19, +10, +4.1 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest aluminium tube importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Nigeria, Morocco, Swaziland and Central African Republic, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Central African Republic, with a CAGR of +55.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Central African Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+7.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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