Africa: Nylon Net Market 2020

Nylon Net Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the nylon net market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The nylon net consumption continues to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of nylon net consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nylon Net Exports in Africa

In 2017, nylon net exports in Africa stood at X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total exports 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. Based on 2017 figures, the nylon net exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the nylon net exports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, nylon net exports totaled $X in 2017. The nylon net exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the nylon net exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Nylon Net Exports by Country in Africa

Togo was the key exporter of made-up nets from twine, cable or rope of nylon or other polyamides in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. Morocco (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Tunisia (X%), South Africa (X%), Namibia (X%) and Seychelles (X%). The following exporters - Kenya (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Togo increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Seychelles (+X%), Uganda (+X%), Morocco (+X%), Namibia (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Seychelles emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Tunisia (-X%) and Kenya (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Tunisia increased by X% percentage points, while Uganda (-X%), Namibia (-X%), South Africa (-X%), Seychelles (-X%), Morocco (-X%) and Togo (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Togo ($X) and Tunisia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports. Namibia, South Africa, Seychelles, Kenya and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Seychelles (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nylon Net Export Prices by Country in Africa

The nylon net export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. The nylon net export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for made-up nets from twine, cable or rope of nylon or other polyamides 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 export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Morocco ($X per kg), while Togo ($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 Seychelles (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nylon Net Imports in Africa

In 2017, imports of made-up nets from twine, cable or rope of nylon or other polyamides in Africa stood at X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total import volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the nylon net imports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the nylon net imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, nylon net 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 over the period under review. Over the period under review, the nylon net imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nylon Net Imports by Country in Africa

The countries with the highest levels of nylon net imports in 2017 were Nigeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), together recording X% of total import. The following importers - Tanzania (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Uganda (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 Nigeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nylon net markets worldwide were Nigeria ($X), Morocco ($X) and Ghana ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Kenya, Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania, South Africa, Angola, Egypt, Algeria and Uganda, which together accounted for a further X%.

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

Nylon Net Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the nylon net import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, coming up by X% against the previous year. The nylon net import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for made-up nets from twine, cable or rope of nylon or other polyamides attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the import prices for made-up nets from twine, cable or rope of nylon or other polyamides 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Egypt ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform