Africa: Market for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass 2024

Market Size for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in Africa

In 2021, the African market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass decreased by -23.7% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Production of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in Africa

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container production declined markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of bottles, jars and other containers of glass increased by 44% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 84%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X units), distantly followed by South Africa (X units), Tunisia (X units), Tanzania (X units), Nigeria (X units), Kenya (X units) and Angola (X units) were the key exporters of bottles, jars and other containers of glass, together constituting 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Angola (with a CAGR of +57.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest glass bottle, jar and container supplier in Africa, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with an 11% share.

In Egypt, glass bottle, jar and container exports increased at an average annual rate of +13.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-0.8% per year) and Tanzania (+5.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 33%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Imports in Africa

Glass bottle, jar and container imports skyrocketed to X units in 2021, with an increase of 20% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units) and Algeria (X units) represented the major importers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Africa, together recording approx. 22% of total imports. Namibia (X units) took a 5.4% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kenya (5.3%), Ghana (5.2%) and Mozambique (5%). Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Uganda (X units), Morocco (X units), Congo (X units), Zambia (X units), Cameroon (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest glass bottle, jar and container importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Mozambique ($X), together comprising 29% of total imports.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 6.1%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Morocco ($X per unit), while Namibia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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