SADC: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in SADC

The SADC articles of fiber cement market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in SADC

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports in SADC

In 2022, articles of fiber cement exports in SADC surged to X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a pronounced 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, 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. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main exporter of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tanzania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest articles of fiber cement supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) represented the largest importers of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, together making up X% 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 Seychelles (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest articles of fiber cement importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Namibia ($X) and Seychelles ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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