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Africa: Nail And Bolt Market 2024

Nail And Bolt Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African nail and bolt market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Nail And Bolt Production in Africa

In value terms, nail and bolt production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Nail And Bolt Exports

Exports in Africa

Nail and bolt exports soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a resilient 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, nail and bolt exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Angola (X tons) were the key exporters of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts, together creating X% of total exports. Cameroon (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

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

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

In South Africa, nail and bolt exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Angola ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Nail And Bolt Imports

Imports in Africa

Nail and bolt imports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, nail and bolt imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the key importers of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Egypt (X tons), Angola (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to nail and bolt imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Ethiopia (X%), Madagascar (X%), Morocco (X%), Ghana (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Algeria (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Nigeria (X%), Angola (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Angola (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Angola, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ethiopia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($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 more modest paces of growth.

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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Angola, together accounting for 44% of total consumption. Mozambique, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Tunisia, Ethiopia, South Africa, Togo, Algeria, Ghana and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Angola, with a combined 56% share of total production. Mozambique, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.
In value terms, South Africa remains the largest nail and bolt supplier in Africa, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya, with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 8.3% share.
In value terms, South Africa, Morocco and Egypt were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 35% share of total imports. Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Angola, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.
The export price in Africa stood at $2,206 per ton in 2022, declining by -2.2% against the previous year.
In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $2,760 per ton, dropping by -2.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nail and bolt market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25931410 -
  • Prodcom 25931480 -
  • Prodcom 25941113 - Screws, turned from bars, rods, profiles, or wire, of a shank thickness . 6 mm
  • Prodcom 25941115 - Other screws and bolts for fixing railway truck construction material, iron or steel
  • Prodcom 25941117 - Screws and bolts without heads in steel
  • Prodcom 25941123 - Slotted and cross-recessed screws of stainless steel
  • Prodcom 25941125 - Other screws and bolts with heads
  • Prodcom 25941127 - Hexagon socket head screws of stainless steel
  • Prodcom 25941129 - Other hexagon socket head screws
  • Prodcom 25941131 - Stainless steel hexagon bolts with heads
  • Prodcom 25941133 - Iron or steel hexagon bolts with heads, with a tensile strength < .800 MPa (excluding of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 25941135 - Iron or steel hexagon bolts with heads, with a tensile strength. .800 MPa (excluding of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 25941139 - Iron or steel bolts with heads (excluding hexagon bolts)
  • Prodcom 25941153 - Iron or steel wood screws
  • Prodcom 25941157 - Iron or steel screw hooks and screw rings
  • Prodcom 25941173 - Stainless steel self-tapping screws (excluding threaded mechanisms used to transmit motion, or to act as an active machinery part)
  • Prodcom 25941175 - Iron or steel self-tapping screws (excluding of stainless steel, t hreaded mechanisms used to transmit motion, or to act as an active machinery part)
  • Prodcom 25941183 - Iron or steel nuts turned from bars, rods, profiles, or wire, of solid section, of a hole diameter . 6 mm
  • Prodcom 25941185 - Stainless steel nuts (excluding those turned from bars, rods, p rofiles, or wire, of solid section, of a hole diameter . 6 mm)
  • Prodcom 25941187 - Iron or steel nuts (including self-locking nuts) (excluding of stainless steel, turned from bars, rods, profiles, or wire, of solid section, of a hole diameter . 6 mm)
  • Prodcom 25941190 - Threaded articles, n.e.c., of iron or steel
  • Prodcom 25941210 - Iron or steel spring washers and other lock washers
  • Prodcom 25941230 - Iron or steel washers (excluding spring washers and other lock washers)
  • Prodcom 25941250 - Iron or steel rivets (including partly hollow rivets) (excluding tubular or bifurcated rivets for all purposes)
  • Prodcom 25941270 - Iron or steel cotters and cotter-pins and similar non-threaded articles (excluding washers, rivets)
  • Prodcom 25941310 - Washers, rivets, cotters, cotter pins and the like, not threaded, of copper
  • Prodcom 25941340 - Copper screws, bolts and nuts (excluding pointed screw nails, s crew stoppers, threaded mechanisms used to transmit motion/to act as active machinery part, screw hooks, rings)
  • Prodcom 25941370 - Threaded articles of copper, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Benin
    • Botswana
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kenya
    • Lesotho
    • Liberia
    • Libya
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mayotte
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Reunion
    • Rwanda
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Sao Tome and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
    • Uganda
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
    • Cote d'Ivoire
    • Western Sahara
    • South Sudan
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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