Africa: Plastic Container Market 2024

Plastic Container Market Size in Africa

The African plastic container market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plastic Container Production in Africa

In value terms, plastic container production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plastic Container Exports

Exports in Africa

Plastic container exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic container exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Kenya (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Zimbabwe (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic container exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%), Mauritius (X%), Zambia (X%), Morocco (X%), Egypt (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco, Zimbabwe and Mauritius increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, plastic container exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: 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, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Plastic Container Imports

Imports in Africa

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of plastic containers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, plastic container imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of plastic container imports in 2022 were Mozambique (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Namibia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. Zambia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Mozambique ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight decline. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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