Africa: Bridge Market 2024

Bridge Market Size in Africa

The African bridge market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Bridge Production in Africa

In value terms, bridge production expanded remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Bridge Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bridge exports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel), namely Egypt, South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Kenya (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Egypt ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) and Kenya ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Bridge Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, purchases abroad of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bridge imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Morocco was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Tanzania (X%). Ethiopia (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Senegal (X%), Tanzania (X%), Mozambique (X%), Uganda (X%), Guinea (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Angola (X%), Ghana (X%), Ethiopia (X%) and Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Burkina Faso (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.), Uganda (X p.p.) and Guinea (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Ghana, Ethiopia and Nigeria saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform