Africa: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Africa

The African market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings rose rapidly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Africa

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports in Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the key exporters of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in Africa, together achieving X% of total exports. Tunisia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Ghana (X%). Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) emerged as the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In Morocco, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports in Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings were imported in Africa; picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) was the major importer of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in Africa, mixing up X% of total import. Benin (X tons), Libya (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), Tunisia ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Algeria, Egypt, Benin, Libya, Cameroon and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Benin, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform