Africa: Inorganic Composite Solvents Market 2020

Inorganic Composite Solvents Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the inorganic composite solvents market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. The inorganic composite solvents consumption continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the inorganic composite solvents market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Inorganic Composite Solvents Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes were produced in Africa; remaining constant against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the inorganic composite solvents production attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the inorganic composite solvents production failed to regain its momentum.

Inorganic Composite Solvents Exports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes exported in Africa totaled X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The inorganic composite solvents exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the inorganic composite solvents exports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, inorganic composite solvents exports amounted to $X in 2017. The inorganic composite solvents exports continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Inorganic Composite Solvents Exports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X tons) was the largest exporter for inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Swaziland (X tons), making up X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa was also the fastest growing in terms of the inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. Swaziland (-X%) and Egypt (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Swaziland (X%) and Egypt (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively.

In value terms, the largest inorganic composite solvents markets worldwide were South Africa ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries , South Africa (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Inorganic Composite Solvents Export Prices by Country in Africa

The inorganic composite solvents export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The inorganic composite solvents export price continues to indicate a pronounced drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the export prices for inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Swaziland ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton) were 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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Inorganic Composite Solvents Imports in Africa

In 2017, inorganic composite solvents imports in Africa totaled X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, inorganic composite solvents imports totaled $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a notable growth 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 inorganic composite solvents imports decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the inorganic composite solvents imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Inorganic Composite Solvents Imports by Country in Africa

Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the key importers of inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes in 2017, reaching approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Morocco (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Congo (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Angola (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Namibia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest inorganic composite solvents markets worldwide were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Algeria, Nigeria, Kenya, Congo, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Ethiopia and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , Namibia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Inorganic Composite Solvents Import Prices by Country in Africa

The inorganic composite solvents import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, remaining constant against the previous year. The inorganic composite solvents import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Sudan ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform