Africa: Glass Wool Voile Market 2020

Glass Wool Voile Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the glass wool voile market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The glass wool voile consumption continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the glass wool voile market attained their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the glass wool voile market failed to regain its momentum.

Glass Wool Voile Production in Africa

In 2017, production of glass fibre voiles made of glass wool in Africa stood at X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total output indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the glass wool voile production decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the glass wool voile production attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the glass wool voile production stood at a somewhat lower level.

Glass Wool Voile Exports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of glass fibre voiles made of glass wool were exported in Africa; growing by X% against the previous year. The glass wool voile exports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the glass wool voile exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, glass wool voile exports amounted to $X in 2017. The glass wool voile exports continue to indicate a slight growth. Over the period under review, the glass wool voile exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Glass Wool Voile Exports by Country in Africa

Egypt was the main exporter of glass fibre voiles made of glass wool in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Tunisia (X%) and Morocco (X%).

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

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

Glass Wool Voile Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the glass wool voile export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. The glass wool voile export price continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for glass fibre voiles made of glass wool attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the export prices for glass fibre voiles made of glass wool failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Egypt ($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 Tunisia (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Glass Wool Voile Imports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of glass fibre voiles made of glass wool imported in Africa totaled X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the glass wool voile imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, glass wool voile imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. Over the period under review, the glass wool voile imports attained its maximum level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Glass Wool Voile Imports by Country in Africa

Algeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the largest importers of glass fibre voiles made of glass wool in 2017, amounting to near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Morocco (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by South Africa (X%) and Tunisia (X%). The following importers - Angola (X tons), Libya (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) together made up X% 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 Sudan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported glass fibre voiles made of glass wool in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In Algeria, glass wool voile imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+X% per year) and Morocco (+X% per year).

Glass Wool Voile Import Prices by Country in Africa

The glass wool voile import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The glass wool voile import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Madagascar ($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 Sudan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform