Africa: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Africa

The African market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings reduced modestly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Africa

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, namely Egypt, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Egypt (X p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) also remains the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a resilient expansion. 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 attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ghana represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Cameroon (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Togo (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Comoros (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Equatorial Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting imports into Ghana stood at X%. At the same time, Cameroon (X%), Togo (X%), Comoros (X%), Equatorial Guinea (X%), Djibouti (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cameroon emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Ghana (X p.p.), Cameroon (X p.p.), Togo (X p.p.), Comoros (X p.p.), Djibouti (X p.p.) and Equatorial Guinea (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nigeria saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Togo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cameroon, 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: Togo (X% per year) and Cameroon (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Djibouti ($X per ton), while Cameroon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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