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 2023, the SADC market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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 reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. 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 SADC

In 2023, shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings declined significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared 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 in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates fittings structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Mauritius (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritius (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Tanzania and Mauritius increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

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 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

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

Imports in SADC

Imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings stood at X tons in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. 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 tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings in 2023 were South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Namibia (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. Zimbabwe (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Angola (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Mauritius (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 Mauritius, with an X% share.

In South Africa, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 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 2022 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform