SADC: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in SADC

The SADC market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings reduced slightly to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in SADC

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports in SADC

In 2023, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exported in SADC contracted markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings shrank sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) represented the main exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in SADC, committing X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports in SADC

In 2023, supplies from abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings reduced modestly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates fittings structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mauritius (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Botswana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Zambia (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Namibia (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of South Africa, Mozambique and Mauritius increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

In South Africa, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Botswana (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform