Africa: Market for Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2025

Market Size for Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Africa

In 2022, the African market for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 0.3% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Africa

In value terms, production of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +94.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main exporter of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses, committing 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), together creating a 24% share of total exports. Uganda (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses. At the same time, Uganda (+26.9%) and Morocco (+15.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uganda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +26.9% from 2012-2022. Tanzania and Kenya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (-2.7%) and Tunisia (-8.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+12 p.p.), Morocco (+9.5 p.p.), Uganda (+3 p.p.) and Tanzania (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tunisia (-6.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses supplying countries in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X), together comprising 94% of total exports. Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.3%.

Uganda, with a CAGR of +28.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 2.7% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +62.5% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +76.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in 2022 were Morocco (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together accounting for 33% of total import. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), constituting a 5.8% share of total imports. The following importers - Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Angola (X tons), Guinea (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) - together made up 29% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritania (with a CAGR of +28.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), Algeria ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 36% share of total imports. Tunisia, South Africa, Ghana, Angola, Senegal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Nigeria, Tanzania and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +22.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 2022, dropping by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 9.3%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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