Africa: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Africa

In 2021, the African market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement increased by 2.8% to $X for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Africa

In value terms, production of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement decreased by -41.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 190% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the key exporter of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 55% of total exports in 2021. Zimbabwe (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 36% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mozambique (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - each reached a 6.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +224.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement supplier in Africa, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 12% share.

In South Africa, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement decreased by an average annual rate of -27.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (+34.8% per year) and Zimbabwe (-12.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement decreased by -20% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement shrank to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -15.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 62%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ghana represented the main importer of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 68% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Togo (X tons), comprising a 19% share of total imports. The following importers - Angola (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) - each reached a 6.1% share of total imports.

Ghana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement imports, with a CAGR of +44.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Sudan (+32.4%), Mali (+16.8%) and Togo (+6.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Angola (-14.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Ghana (+64 p.p.), Togo (+2.2 p.p.) and Sudan (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola saw its share reduced by -13.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement in Africa, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Togo ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ghana totaled +47.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Togo (+2.0% per year) and Angola (-19.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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