Africa: Wire And Cable Market 2025

Wire And Cable Market Size in Africa

After four years of growth, the African wire and cable market decreased by -5.1% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Wire And Cable Production in Africa

In value terms, wire and cable production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Wire And Cable Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of insulated wire and cable in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 67% against the previous year. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wire and cable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together generating 82% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 12% share of total exports. Botswana (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of +19.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wire and cable supplying countries in Africa were Tunisia ($X), Morocco ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +14.1%, recorded 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 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 32%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while South Africa ($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 (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wire And Cable Imports

Imports in Africa

Wire and cable imports surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 32% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wire and cable imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; 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.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mozambique (X tons), distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the major importers of insulated wire and cable, together constituting 50% of total imports. The following importers - Ghana (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) - together made up 24% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +42.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported insulated wire and cable in Africa, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco totaled +18.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+2.9% per year) and South Africa (+3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 9.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the 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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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