SADC: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in SADC

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the SADC market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in SADC

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum 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 major exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Swaziland (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) and Swaziland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Namibia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mozambique increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

In South Africa, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings imported in SADC contracted to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. Total imports indicated a prominent 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 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable 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%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) represented the largest importer of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Zambia (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Tanzania (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Angola (X tons), Lesotho (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Seychelles (X%), Madagascar (X%), Tanzania (X%), Namibia (X%), Mozambique (X%), Lesotho (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Zimbabwe experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.), Mauritius (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.) and Seychelles (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform