Africa: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Africa

The African market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings rose slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.6% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Africa

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 -4.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -2.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 51% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together mixing up a 41% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -4.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (+47.8%), Cote d'Ivoire (+20.1%), Ghana (+16.8%) and Tunisia (+7.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +47.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (-12.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (+12 p.p.), Ghana (+8 p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (+7.9 p.p.) and Tunisia (+6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Egypt and South Africa saw its share reduced by -8.3% and -18.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings supplier in Africa, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an 8.7% share.

In South Africa, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+44.2% per year) and Tunisia (+4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -6.8% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 49%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports in Africa

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -7.3% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) represented the main importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in Africa, together committing 44% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (8.2%). The following importers - Ghana (X tons), Libya (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Niger (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of +34.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in Africa, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 14% share.

In Tunisia, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded at an average annual rate of +16.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (+12.1% per year) and South Africa (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 19%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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