Africa: Vulcanised Rubber Mats Market 2024

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Market Size in Africa

The African vulcanised rubber mats market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Production in Africa

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the key exporter of floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber in Africa, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Equatorial Guinea (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kenya (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Egypt (X%).

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Equatorial Guinea (X%), Egypt (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Equatorial Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Equatorial Guinea (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.), Kenya (X p.p.) and Tanzania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest vulcanised rubber mats supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase 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 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) were the major importers of floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - Ethiopia (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Angola (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Mauritania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vulcanised rubber mats importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zambia, Angola, Kenya, Libya, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ethiopia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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