Africa: Market for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Africa

The African market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a strong increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Africa

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Exports in Africa

Exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates asbestos structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Zimbabwe (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Namibia (X%), Kenya (X%), Zambia (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.), Kenya (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Imports in Africa

Imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos, namely Nigeria, Mozambique, Ghana, Angola, Namibia, Swaziland, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Madagascar, Botswana and Lesotho, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ghana stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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