Africa: Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market 2025

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African aluminium pipe fittings market increased by 9.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Production in Africa

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of aluminium tube or pipe fittings in Africa soared to X tons, picking up by 145% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Tunisia (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together finishing at 97% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +166.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest aluminium pipe fittings supplier in Africa, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Tunisia, aluminium pipe fittings exports decreased by an average annual rate of -9.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+107.8% per year) and South Africa (-6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -43.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of aluminium tube or pipe fittings imported in Africa surged to X tons, with an increase of 40% compared with 2020. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +37.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Algeria (X tons), distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Libya (X tons) represented the main importers of aluminium tube or pipe fittings, together making up 72% of total imports. The following importers - Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Angola (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) - together made up 16% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +29.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Algeria ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 47% share of total imports.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +20.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 2021, reducing by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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