Africa: Safety Glass Market 2024

Safety Glass Market Size in Africa

The African safety glass market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated notable 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 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Safety Glass Production in Africa

In value terms, safety glass production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible 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 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Safety Glass Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, safety glass exports in Africa fell notably to X square meters, dropping by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, safety glass exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X square meters) and South Africa (X square meters) prevails in exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. Morocco (X square meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%). The following exporters - Kenya (X square meters) and Nigeria (X square meters) - each amounted to a X% 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 Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest safety glass supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Algeria ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Morocco, Kenya and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per square meter), while Nigeria ($X per square meter) 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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Safety Glass Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X square meters of safety glass were imported in Africa; surging by X% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, safety glass imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor 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. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X square meters) represented the main importer of safety glass, generating X% of total imports. South Africa (X square meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Algeria (X%). Tunisia (X square meters), Senegal (X square meters), Nigeria (X square meters), Ghana (X square meters), Zimbabwe (X square meters), Mauritius (X square meters), Kenya (X square meters), Libya (X square meters), Ethiopia (X square meters) and Angola (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Morocco increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Senegal (X%), Ethiopia (X%), Ghana (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Tunisia (X%), Kenya (X%), Algeria (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Angola (X%), Mauritius (X%), Libya (X%) and Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco, Senegal, Ghana and Ethiopia increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

Ethiopia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 square meter, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per square meter), while Senegal ($X per square meter) 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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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