Africa: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Africa

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was decline in the African market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Africa

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported in Africa totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the largest exporter of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, mixing up X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Malawi (X%) and Kenya (X%). The following exporters - Tunisia (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplying countries in Africa were Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Kenya ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in Africa totaled X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Algeria (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (X%), Tunisia (X%), Kenya (X%) and Senegal (X%). Egypt (X tons), Angola (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Angola, Senegal, Tanzania and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ethiopia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform