Africa: Market for Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings 2024

Market Size for Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings in Africa

The African market for plastics pipes and pipe fittings reduced slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth 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 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings in Africa

In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastics pipes and pipe fittings was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total exports indicated resilient growth 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. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) were the key exporters of plastics pipes and pipe fittings in 2022, amounting to near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Egypt (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Botswana (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Kenya (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastics pipe and pipe fitting supplying countries in Africa were Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Morocco, Ghana, Botswana, Kenya and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, plastics pipe and pipe fitting export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($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.

Imports of Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of plastics pipes and pipe fittings in Africa shrank to X tons, leveling off at 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of plastics pipes and pipe fittings, namely Algeria, Morocco, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Libya, Tanzania, Egypt, South Africa, Mozambique, Benin, Nigeria and Ghana, represented more than half of total import. Senegal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastics pipe and pipe fitting importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), Algeria ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. South Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Tanzania, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Mozambique, Senegal and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Benin, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, 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 appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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