Africa: Agglomerated Powder Rod Market 2025

Agglomerated Powder Rod Market Size in Africa

The African agglomerated powder rod market fell modestly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Production in Africa

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder, when their volume decreased by -22.8% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 95% of total exports in 2021.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder. South Africa (+7.4 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 agglomerated powder rod supplier in Africa.

In South Africa, agglomerated powder rod exports plunged by an average annual rate of -3.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -3.2% per year.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest importer of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder, mixing up 35% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together generating a 27% share of total imports. Morocco (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Cameroon (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to agglomerated powder rod imports into South Africa stood at -7.2%. At the same time, Guinea (+24.5%), Cameroon (+18.6%), Egypt (+13.5%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+12.7%), Botswana (+5.2%), Ethiopia (+5.1%), Kenya (+5.0%), Algeria (+3.4%), Mozambique (+2.7%) and Namibia (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +24.5% from 2012-2021. Zambia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Morocco (-6.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Algeria (+5.5 p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+5.3 p.p.), Egypt (+3.7 p.p.), Kenya (+3.7 p.p.), Guinea (+2.5 p.p.), Ethiopia (+1.9 p.p.) and Cameroon (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-6.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 43% of total imports. These countries were followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Kenya, Cameroon, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, Ethiopia, Guinea and Botswana, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Cameroon, with a CAGR of +23.9%, 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 2021, surging by 33% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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