Africa: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Africa

The African market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip amounted to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Africa

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent 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 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports in Africa

Exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip stood at X tons in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Total exports indicated a strong 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent 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 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Tunisia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by South Africa (X%) and Nigeria (X%). Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Equatorial Guinea (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip exports from Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Equatorial Guinea (X%), Nigeria (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Kenya (X%), South Africa (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Equatorial Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Egypt increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an X% share.

In Egypt, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Kenya ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Total imports indicated tangible 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip reached $X in 2022. The total import 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 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Libya (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Algeria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, Tunisia, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Libya, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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