Africa: Aluminium Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Tube Market Size in Africa

The African aluminium tube market rose to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Aluminium Tube Production in Africa

In value terms, aluminium tube production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Tube Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings exported in Africa fell modestly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium tube exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest aluminium tube supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Aluminium Tube Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings in Africa contracted modestly to X tons, declining by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium tube imports reached $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the major importer of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, creating X% of total imports. Tunisia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Angola (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Mozambique (X%), Morocco (X%), Tunisia (X%), Ghana (X%) and Algeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Nigeria and Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ethiopia (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.) and Mozambique (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Algeria (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Ethiopia (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Ethiopia, Cote d'Ivoire and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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