Africa: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Africa

The African non-cellular polypropylene film market dropped to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Africa

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production shrank rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 51%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -26.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 89% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), committing a 5.4% share of total exports. Togo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Africa (+6.2%) and Togo (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +6.2% from 2012-2021. While the share of Egypt (+3 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplier in Africa, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

In Egypt, non-cellular polypropylene film exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+4.1% per year) and Togo (+1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported in Africa; increasing by 11% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 18%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the six major importers of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, namely Algeria, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Morocco and Kenya, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Tunisia (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Libya (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +16.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Algeria ($X), together comprising 42% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Sudan, Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Libya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 41%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of +16.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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