Africa: Medical Reconstruction Cements Market 2024

Medical Reconstruction Cements Market Size in Africa

The African medical reconstruction cements market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Medical Reconstruction Cements Production in Africa

In value terms, medical reconstruction cements production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 59%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Medical Reconstruction Cements Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of dental cements and bone reconstruction cements exported in Africa expanded markedly to X tons, increasing by 11% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -44.8% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, medical reconstruction cements exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 126%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 75% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X kg) and Morocco (X kg), together making up a 15% share of total exports. The following exporters - Swaziland (X kg), Sudan (X kg) and Tunisia (X kg) - each resulted at a 5.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to medical reconstruction cements exports from South Africa stood at +2.3%. At the same time, Tunisia (+75.1%) and Morocco (+47.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +75.1% from 2012-2021. Sudan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Swaziland (-6.4%) and Mauritius (-7.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mauritius (+8 p.p.), Morocco (+6.7 p.p.), Sudan (+1.9 p.p.) and Tunisia (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Swaziland and South Africa saw its share reduced by -3% and -6.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest medical reconstruction cements supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Sudan ($X), with a combined 81% share of total exports. Mauritius, Tunisia and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.7%.

Among the main exporting countries, Mauritius, with a CAGR of +219.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 37% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+14.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Medical Reconstruction Cements Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of dental cements and bone reconstruction cements were imported in Africa; jumping by 34% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, medical reconstruction cements imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Algeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the key importers of dental cements and bone reconstruction cements in Africa, together constituting 40% of total imports. Egypt (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Libya (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 40% share of total imports. Senegal (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of +16.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest medical reconstruction cements importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Algeria ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports. Libya, Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main importing countries, Libya, with a CAGR of +18.3%, 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 280% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Senegal ($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 (+34.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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