Africa: Articles Of Gut Market 2025

Articles Of Gut Market Size in Africa

The African articles of gut market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Articles Of Gut Production in Africa

In value terms, articles of gut production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Articles Of Gut Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons increased by 27% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 436%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of gut exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 628%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tunisia was the largest exporter of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 73% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X kg) and Egypt (X kg), together mixing up a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of gut exports from Tunisia stood at -7.5%. At the same time, South Africa (+32.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +32.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (-31.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tunisia (+45 p.p.) and South Africa (+14 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Egypt (-60.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest articles of gut supplying countries in Africa were Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 97% share of total exports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +45.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 43% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 69%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($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 (+9.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Articles Of Gut Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons were imported in Africa; dropping by -42.9% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of gut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 358%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons, namely Ethiopia, Tanzania and Senegal, represented more than half of total import. Madagascar (X kg) took a 9% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (6.6%). Comoros (X kg), Nigeria (X kg), Algeria (X kg) and Morocco (X kg) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +42.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons in Africa, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Tunisia stood at +20.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ethiopia (-0.1% per year) and Senegal (+13.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 129%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Comoros (+9.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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