Africa: Metal Ladder Market 2020

Metal Ladder Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the metal ladder market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The metal ladder consumption continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the metal ladder market reached their peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the metal ladder market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Metal Ladder Production in Africa

In 2017, the amount of iron or steel ladders and steps produced in Africa totaled X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. The metal ladder production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the metal ladder production attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the metal ladder production failed to regain its momentum.

Metal Ladder Exports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of iron or steel ladders and steps exported in Africa stood at X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The metal ladder exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the metal ladder exports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, metal ladder exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Metal Ladder Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa represented the main exporter of iron or steel ladders and steps in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. Tunisia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Congo (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest metal ladder supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (+X% per year) and Egypt (-X% per year).

Metal Ladder Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the metal ladder export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. The metal ladder export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for iron or steel ladders and steps reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the export prices for iron or steel ladders and steps stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Morocco (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Ladder Imports in Africa

In 2017, metal ladder imports in Africa stood at X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the metal ladder imports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, metal ladder imports totaled $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. In that year, the metal ladder imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the metal ladder imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Metal Ladder Imports by Country in Africa

Egypt prevails in metal ladder imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together committing X% share of total imports. Namibia (X tons), Angola (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Congo (X tons) held the slight share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal ladder imports into Egypt stood at +X%. At the same time, Morocco (+X%), South Africa (+X%), Algeria (+X%), Angola (+X%), Tunisia (+X%), Congo (+X%) and Namibia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Ghana (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ghana (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Algeria (-X%), Morocco (-X%), South Africa (-X%) and Egypt (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel ladders and steps in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In Egypt, metal ladder imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+X% per year) and Morocco (+X% per year).

Metal Ladder Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the metal ladder import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, coming up by X% against the previous year. The metal ladder import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for iron or steel ladders and steps reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the import prices for iron or steel ladders and steps failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Namibia ($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 Algeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform