Africa: Metal Gas Container Market 2020

Metal Gas Container Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the metal gas container market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The metal gas container consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the metal gas container market reached its maximum level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Metal Gas Container Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X units of metal containers for compressed or liquefied gas were produced in Africa; approximately mirroring the previous year. The metal gas container production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the metal gas container production reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Metal Gas Container Exports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X units of metal containers for compressed or liquefied gas were exported in Africa; jumping by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the metal gas container exports attained their peak volume of X units. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the metal gas container exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, metal gas container exports totaled $X in 2017. The metal gas container exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the metal gas container exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the metal gas container exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Metal Gas Container Exports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X units) represented the key exporter for metal containers for compressed or liquefied gas, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Ethiopia (X units), together generating X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Burkina Faso (X units), Tanzania (X units), Morocco (X units), Tunisia (X units), Senegal (X units) and Ghana (X units) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal gas container exports from South Africa stood at +X%. At the same time, Burkina Faso (+X%), Cote d'Ivoire (+X%), Ghana (+X%), Tanzania (+X%) and Ethiopia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Tunisia (-X%), Senegal (-X%) and Morocco (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia increased by X%, X% and X% percentage points, while Tanzania (-X%), Burkina Faso (-X%), Ethiopia (-X%), Cote d'Ivoire (-X%) and South Africa (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest metal gas container supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cote d'Ivoire ($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 stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (+X% per year) and Tunisia (-X% per year).

Metal Gas Container Export Prices by Country in Africa

The metal gas container export price in Africa stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The metal gas container export price continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for metal containers for compressed or liquefied gas reached its maximum level of $X per thousand units in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Tunisia ($X per thousand units), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per thousand units) 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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Metal Gas Container Imports in Africa

The imports amounted to X units in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a temperate increase 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 metal gas container imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the metal gas container imports reached its peak figure volume of X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, metal gas container imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a measured growth from 2007 to 2017: its value 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 metal gas container imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the metal gas container imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Metal Gas Container Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X units), followed by Tanzania (X units), Ghana (X units), Kenya (X units), Egypt (X units) and Angola (X units) were the main importers of metal containers for compressed or liquefied gas, together making up X% of total imports. Sudan (X units), Cameroon (X units), Nigeria (X units), Senegal (X units), Namibia (X units) and Algeria (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest metal gas container markets worldwide were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Tanzania (+X% per year) recorded 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.

Metal Gas Container Import Prices by Country in Africa

The metal gas container import price in Africa stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The metal gas container import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for metal containers for compressed or liquefied gas attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the import prices for metal containers for compressed or liquefied gas 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 Algeria ($X per thousand units), while Namibia ($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 Ghana (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform