Africa: Foam Product Manufacturing Machine Market 2020

Foam Product Manufacturing Machine Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the foam product manufacturing machine market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The foam product manufacturing machine consumption continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the foam product manufacturing machine market attained their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the foam product manufacturing machine market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Foam Product Manufacturing Machine Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X units of machines for the manufacture of foam products were produced in Africa; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The foam product manufacturing machine production continues to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the foam product manufacturing machine production attained its maximum volume of X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Foam Product Manufacturing Machine Exports in Africa

The exports totaled X units in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The foam product manufacturing machine exports continue to indicate a measured reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the foam product manufacturing machine exports reached their peak volume of X units. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the foam product manufacturing machine exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, foam product manufacturing machine exports stood at $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 over the period under review. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Foam Product Manufacturing Machine Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa was the major exporter of machines for the manufacture of foam products in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X units) and Tunisia (X units), together constituting X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Malawi (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Swaziland (X units) and Senegal (X units) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to foam product manufacturing machine exports from South Africa stood at -X%. At the same time, Swaziland (+X%), Senegal (+X%), Malawi (+X%), Morocco (+X%) and Tunisia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Cote d'Ivoire experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2017, the share of South Africa increased by X% percentage points, while Swaziland (-X%), Senegal (-X%), Malawi (-X%) and Morocco (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+X% per year) and Tunisia (+X% per year).

Foam Product Manufacturing Machine Export Prices by Country in Africa

The foam product manufacturing machine export price in Africa stood at $X thousand per unit in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a notable growth from 2007 to 2017: its price 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 foam product manufacturing machine export price increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Tunisia ($X thousand per unit), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X thousand per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Foam Product Manufacturing Machine Imports in Africa

In 2017, imports of machines for the manufacture of foam products in Africa amounted to X units, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The foam product manufacturing machine imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X units in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, foam product manufacturing machine 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. Over the period under review, the foam product manufacturing machine imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Foam Product Manufacturing Machine Imports by Country in Africa

Ethiopia represented the major importer of machines for the manufacture of foam products in Africa, with the volume of imports finishing at X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. South Africa (X units) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sudan (X%) and Egypt (X%). Madagascar (X units) and Swaziland (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to foam product manufacturing machine imports into Ethiopia stood at +X%. At the same time, Egypt (+X%), Sudan (+X%), Madagascar (+X%), Swaziland (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Madagascar (-X%), Egypt (-X%), Sudan (-X%), South Africa (-X%) and Ethiopia (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest foam product manufacturing machine markets worldwide were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Ethiopia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Sudan, Madagascar and Swaziland, which together accounted for a further X%.

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

Foam Product Manufacturing Machine Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the foam product manufacturing machine import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, coming up by X% against the previous year. The foam product manufacturing machine import price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for machines for the manufacture of foam products reached its maximum level of $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Egypt ($X per unit), while Swaziland ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Madagascar (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform