Africa: 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 Africa

In 2023, the African market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings exported in Africa expanded markedly to X tons, picking up by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings expanded notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the major exporters of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings in Africa, together reaching near X% of total exports. Uganda (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Ghana (X%). Tanzania (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ghana, Uganda, Tunisia and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings were imported in Africa; growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings shrank to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), South Sudan (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the key importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - Somalia (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings imports into Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Somalia (X%), Gabon (X%), South Sudan (X%), Mozambique (X%), Kenya (X%), Namibia (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Somalia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Algeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.), South Sudan (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.), Somalia (X p.p.), Kenya (X p.p.), Gabon (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Algeria (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Nigeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Kenya, Algeria, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Somalia, Gabon, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Somalia, 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 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while South Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform