Africa: Market for Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping 2025

Market Size for Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping in Africa

The African market for equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping expanded to $X in 2021, with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping in Africa

In value terms, scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -9.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 49%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping

Exports in Africa

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping increased by 16% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest exporter of equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping, generating 48% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together achieving a 40% share of total exports. Morocco (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 91% of total exports. Morocco lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 3%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of +43.7%, saw 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

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Egypt ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) and Tunisia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping was finally on the rise to reach X tons after seven years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Morocco (X tons), distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Liberia (X tons) were the major importers of equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping, together comprising 31% of total imports. The following importers - Tanzania (X tons), Libya (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Senegal (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) - together made up 32% of total imports.

Imports into Morocco increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Liberia (+28.1%), Cote d'Ivoire (+24.4%), Senegal (+18.4%), Tanzania (+14.3%), Egypt (+12.0%), Ghana (+4.0%) and Libya (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Liberia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +28.1% from 2012-2021. Kenya and Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (-5.8%), Ethiopia (-6.4%) and Algeria (-19.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Cote d'Ivoire, Morocco, Liberia, Egypt, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana and Libya increased by +6.3, +5.3, +4.5, +3.6, +3.4, +3, +1.9 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping in Africa, comprising 19% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco totaled +7.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (+20.0% per year) and Egypt (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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