Africa: Market for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Africa

The African market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 3% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Africa

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos decreased by -1.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -15.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 62%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates asbestos structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 76% of total exports in 2022. Uganda (X tons) held a 9.5% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (8.6%) and Zimbabwe (4.5%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exports from South Africa stood at +2.9%. At the same time, Uganda (+16.0%), Zimbabwe (+15.6%) and Egypt (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uganda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +16.0% from 2012-2022. Uganda (+6.8 p.p.), South Africa (+4.2 p.p.) and Zimbabwe (+3.2 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 ($X) remains the largest articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos supplier in Africa, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Uganda, with a 3.6% share.

In South Africa, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos expanded at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (-8.1% per year) and Uganda (+12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos imported in Africa shrank to X tons, waning by -5.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 47%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Lesotho (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Angola (X tons) represented roughly 55% of total imports in 2022. Nigeria (X tons) took a 5.4% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sudan (5.4%). The following importers - Mozambique (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) - together made up 18% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of +29.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Angola ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos in Africa, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Angola amounted to +13.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+16.2% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+13.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos increased by +76.2% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+12.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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