Africa: Market for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses in Africa

The African vulcanised cellular rubber articles market reached $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated temperate 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses in Africa

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a slight contraction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Tunisia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Uganda (X%), Egypt (X%), Ethiopia (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Senegal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mauritius, Egypt, Tunisia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Senegal and Morocco increased by X, X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest vulcanised cellular rubber articles supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In South Africa, vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Egypt (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. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Uganda ($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 Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. 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 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Ghana (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by South Africa (X%), Djibouti (X%) and Ethiopia (X%). The following importers - Libya (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Angola (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya, with a X% share.

In Egypt, vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Libya (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Sudan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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