Africa: Suturing Needle Market 2020

Suturing Needle Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the suturing needle market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a moderate increase 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 suturing needle consumption increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of suturing needle consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Suturing Needle Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X units of needles for sutures for medicine were produced in Africa; increasing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the suturing needle production attained their peak volume of X units. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the suturing needle production stood at a somewhat lower level.

Suturing Needle Exports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X units of needles for sutures for medicine were exported in Africa; coming up by X% against the previous year. The suturing needle exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, suturing needle exports amounted to $X in 2017. The suturing needle exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the suturing needle exports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Suturing Needle Exports by Country in Africa

Tunisia dominates suturing needle exports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), creating X% share of total exports. Egypt (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Tunisia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Egypt (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Egypt and Tunisia decreased by -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Suturing Needle Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the suturing needle export price in Africa amounted to $X per thousand units, picking up by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a modest increase 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 suturing needle export price decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for needles for sutures for medicine reached its peak figure level of $X per thousand units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Egypt ($X per thousand units), while Tunisia ($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 South Africa (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Suturing Needle Imports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of needles for sutures for medicine imported in Africa totaled X units, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a modest 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 suturing needle imports decreased by -X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, suturing needle imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the suturing needle imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Suturing Needle Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X units) represented the major importer for needles for sutures for medicine, committing X% of total imports. Uganda (X units) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kenya (X%) and Egypt (X%). The following importers - Tunisia (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Libya (X units), Angola (X units), Algeria (X units) and Morocco (X units) together made up X% of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of needles for sutures for medicine imports. At the same time, Libya (+X%), Morocco (+X%), Angola (+X%), Uganda (+X%) and Kenya (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Libya emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (-X%), Ethiopia (-X%) and Algeria (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Algeria and Ethiopia increased by X% and X% percentage points, while Morocco (-X%), Angola (-X%), Libya (-X%), Kenya (-X%), South Africa (-X%) and Uganda (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported needles for sutures for medicine in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

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

Suturing Needle Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the suturing needle import price in Africa amounted to $X per thousand units, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for needles for sutures for medicine reached their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the import prices for needles for sutures for medicine 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 Morocco ($X per unit), while Kenya ($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 Algeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform