Africa: Market for Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms in Africa

The African market for polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms in Africa

In value terms, production of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms fell modestly 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Morocco (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. South Africa (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tunisia (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and Tunisia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest vinyl acetate polymers in aqueous dispersion in primary forms supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms were imported in Africa; which is down by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) was the main importer of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms in Africa, generating X% of total import. The following importers - Libya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) - each amounted to an X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Morocco, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Sudan, Mauritania, Tunisia, Libya and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Mauritania, 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform