Africa: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa in Africa

The African market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa fell to $X in 2021, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded 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 Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ X MPa in Africa

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Exports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa exported in Africa dropped to X tons, which is down by -8.4% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa shrank to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 46%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Togo (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the main exporters of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in 2021, amounting to approx. 33% and 31% of total exports, respectively. Egypt (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Morocco (10%) and Botswana (5.4%). The following exporters - Rwanda (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) - each reached a 3.4% 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 Togo (with a CAGR of +138.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 84% of total exports. Togo, Botswana, Uganda and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Togo, with a CAGR of +143.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 57%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($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 (+23.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa increased by 0.8% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Libya (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Somalia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Angola (X tons) represented the major importer of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in Africa, mixing up 72% of total import. Tanzania (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +57.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa importing markets in Africa were Libya ($X), South Africa ($X) and Algeria ($X), with a combined 29% share of total imports. Ethiopia, Morocco, Angola, Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, Somalia, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +44.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 59%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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