Africa: Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market 2025

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market Size in Africa

The African metal self-tapping screw market was estimated at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Production in Africa

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 44%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of iron or steel self-tapping screws increased by 2.6% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -25.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 79% of total exports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Namibia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 12% share of total exports. The following exporters - Morocco (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) - each finished at a 5.8% share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of iron or steel self-tapping screws. At the same time, Namibia (+32.1%), Morocco (+21.7%) and Egypt (+18.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +32.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (-2.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (+5.3 p.p.), Namibia (+4.8 p.p.) and Morocco (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-5.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest metal self-tapping screw supplier in Africa, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +5.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+23.3% per year) and Morocco (+26.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, metal self-tapping screw export price increased by +97.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 64% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel self-tapping screws imported in Africa fell modestly to X tons, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importer of iron or steel self-tapping screws in Africa, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 40% of total imports in 2022. Algeria (X tons) took a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (5.6%). Libya (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Angola (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nigeria (+33.8%), Algeria (+27.2%), Morocco (+16.3%), Ghana (+16.1%), Tunisia (+14.3%), Tanzania (+9.2%), Libya (+8.7%), Sudan (+4.3%) and Egypt (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +33.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Angola (-6.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Algeria (+13 p.p.), Nigeria (+2.8 p.p.), Tunisia (+2.2 p.p.) and Morocco (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Egypt, South Africa and Angola saw its share reduced by -2.8%, -5.5% and -7.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel self-tapping screws in Africa, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +7.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (+30.8% per year) and Tunisia (+19.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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