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 reached $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth 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, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong 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 increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports in SADC

In 2023, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in SADC reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked 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 remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023.

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. From 2012 to 2023, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries 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.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank 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 five years of growth. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings fell slightly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; 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%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates fittings structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Angola (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($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 increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue 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 Botswana ($X per ton), while Zambia ($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