Africa: Hexamethylenediamine And Ethylenediamine Market 2024

Hexamethylenediamine And Ethylenediamine Market Size in Africa

The African hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine market stood at $X in 2021, surging by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hexamethylenediamine And Ethylenediamine Production in Africa

In value terms, hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 34%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hexamethylenediamine And Ethylenediamine Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of hexamethylenediamine and its salts, ethylenediamine and its salts increased by 81% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), creating a 6.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine exports from South Africa stood at +28.6%. At the same time, Zambia (+146.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +146.1% from 2012-2021. While the share of South Africa (+51 p.p.) and Zambia (+6.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine supplier in Africa, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to +16.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (-5.4%).

Hexamethylenediamine And Ethylenediamine Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of hexamethylenediamine and its salts, ethylenediamine and its salts were imported in Africa; rising by 36% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 58%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Burkina Faso represented the major importer of hexamethylenediamine and its salts, ethylenediamine and its salts in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 35% of total imports in 2021. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together took near 49% share of total imports. Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine imports into Burkina Faso stood at +32.9%. At the same time, Rwanda (+75.2%), Nigeria (+52.5%), Tunisia (+43.6%), Botswana (+35.0%), Egypt (+6.7%) and South Africa (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +75.2% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Burkina Faso, Tunisia, Rwanda, Nigeria and Botswana increased by +28, +8.1, +7.7, +5.4 and +3.3 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Rwanda, Tunisia, Nigeria and Botswana, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +69.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 7.5%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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