Africa: Orthophthalic Acid Esters Market 2020

Orthophthalic Acid Esters Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the orthophthalic acid esters market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The level of orthophthalic acid esters consumption peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Orthophthalic Acid Esters Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of esters of orthophthalic acid were produced in Africa; surging by X% against the previous year. The orthophthalic acid esters production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of orthophthalic acid esters production peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Orthophthalic Acid Esters Exports in Africa

In 2017, exports of esters of orthophthalic acid in Africa stood at X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. The orthophthalic acid esters exports continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the orthophthalic acid esters exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, orthophthalic acid esters exports totaled $X in 2017. The orthophthalic acid esters exports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Orthophthalic Acid Esters Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the orthophthalic acid esters export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. The orthophthalic acid esters export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for esters of orthophthalic acid reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for esters of orthophthalic acid failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Mauritius ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Egypt (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orthophthalic Acid Esters Imports in Africa

In 2017, imports of esters of orthophthalic acid in Africa stood at X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The orthophthalic acid esters imports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the orthophthalic acid esters imports reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, orthophthalic acid esters imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the orthophthalic acid esters imports decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Orthophthalic Acid Esters Imports by Country in Africa

Egypt was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Kenya (X tons), together comprising X% share of total imports. Ethiopia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Egypt was also the fastest growing in terms of the esters of orthophthalic acid imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Ethiopia (+X%), Algeria (+X%), Cote d'Ivoire (+X%), Kenya (+X%) and Morocco (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Nigeria (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Ethiopia (-X%), Kenya (-X%), Morocco (-X%), Cote d'Ivoire (-X%), Algeria (-X%) and Egypt (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported esters of orthophthalic acid in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In Egypt, orthophthalic acid esters imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (-X% per year) and Morocco (+X% per year).

Orthophthalic Acid Esters Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the orthophthalic acid esters import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. The orthophthalic acid esters import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for esters of orthophthalic acid attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Ethiopia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform