Africa: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Africa

In 2022, the African market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Africa

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 26%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Exports in Africa

Exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings contracted to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -10.5% on 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 104%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 114%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 38% of total exports in 2022. Kenya (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Cameroon (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons). All these countries together held near 54% share of total exports. Morocco (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings exports from South Africa stood at -5.6%. At the same time, Morocco (+51.8%), Cameroon (+43.5%), Tunisia (+34.7%) and Kenya (+27.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +51.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (-22.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kenya (+17 p.p.), Cameroon (+12 p.p.), Tunisia (+12 p.p.), South Africa (+7.4 p.p.) and Morocco (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Egypt (-51.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Kenya ($X), together comprising 67% of total exports. Egypt, Cameroon and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Cameroon, with a CAGR of +42.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 2022, surging by 21% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by +97.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 23%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Cameroon ($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 (+12.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Imports in Africa

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by 39% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -24.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 35%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) represented the main importer of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, committing 28% of total imports. Egypt (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Benin (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 29% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Equatorial Guinea (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +39.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Benin (+70.3%), Madagascar (+23.6%), Equatorial Guinea (+19.2%), Kenya (+13.9%), Namibia (+11.1%) and Egypt (+9.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +70.3% from 2012-2022. Algeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (-1.4%), Tunisia (-1.6%), Zambia (-3.9%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-6.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria, Benin, Egypt, Namibia and Equatorial Guinea increased by +26, +8, +4, +1.9 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings importing markets in Africa were Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Algeria ($X), together comprising 46% of total imports. Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Benin, with a CAGR of +52.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2022, declining by -24.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+13.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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