Africa: Compound Plasticisers Market 2025

Compound Plasticisers Market Size in Africa

The African compound plasticisers market shrank to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Compound Plasticisers Production in Africa

In value terms, compound plasticisers production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Compound Plasticisers Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, compound plasticisers exports in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, compound plasticisers exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports 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 main exporter of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, mixing up X% of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (X%). The following exporters - Egypt (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to compound plasticisers exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Zambia (X%), Egypt (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. South Africa (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.) and Egypt (X 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 ($X) emerged as the largest compound plasticisers supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, compound plasticisers exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Compound Plasticisers Imports

Imports in Africa

For the fifth consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, compound plasticisers imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ethiopia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main importers of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics in Africa, together creating X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Morocco (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest compound plasticisers importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Ethiopia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Nigeria, Djibouti, Morocco and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Djibouti, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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