Africa: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Africa

The African cellulose fibrecement sheet market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Africa

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exported in Africa fell to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporter of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kenya (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kenya (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Kenya and Cote d'Ivoire increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports in Africa

Cellulose fibrecement sheet imports dropped to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% on 2021. Overall, imports showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement, namely Ghana, Algeria and South Africa, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Tanzania (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Benin (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Kenya (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 Botswana (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Namibia, Seychelles, Egypt, Botswana, Malawi, Senegal, Tanzania, Mozambique, Kenya and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Botswana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Botswana ($X per ton), while Benin ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform