Africa: Filament Mat Market 2020

Filament Mat Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the filament mat market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, standing approx. at the previous year. The filament mat consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the filament mat market reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the filament mat market failed to regain its momentum.

Filament Mat Production in Africa

In 2017, production of glass fibre mats made of filaments in Africa stood at X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of filament mat production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Filament Mat Exports in Africa

The exports amounted to X tons in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The filament mat exports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the filament mat exports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, filament mat exports amounted to $X in 2017. The filament mat exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing growth. Over the period under review, the filament mat exports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Filament Mat Exports by Country in Africa

Egypt prevails in filament mat exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), committing X% share of total exports. Tunisia (X tons) took the slight share of total exports.

Egypt was also the fastest growing in terms of the glass fibre mats made of filaments exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Tunisia (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. South Africa (-X%), Tunisia (-X%) and Egypt (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest filament mat supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In Egypt, filament mat exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+X% per year) and Tunisia (+X% per year).

Filament Mat Export Prices by Country in Africa

The filament mat export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, standing approx. at the previous year. The filament mat export price continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for glass fibre mats made of filaments attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the export prices for glass fibre mats made of filaments stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by South Africa (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Filament Mat Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of glass fibre mats made of filaments were imported in Africa; remaining constant against the previous year. The filament mat imports continue to indicate a moderate shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, filament mat imports amounted to $X in 2017. The filament mat imports continue to indicate a drastic drop. Over the period under review, the filament mat imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Filament Mat Imports by Country in Africa

The countries with the highest levels of filament mat imports in 2017 were Morocco (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), creating X% share of total imports. Kenya (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) took the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ethiopia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total imports. Angola, Algeria, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , Ethiopia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Filament Mat Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the filament mat import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. The filament mat import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Ethiopia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform