Africa: Market for Paint, Distemper, Varnish Or Similar Brushes, Paint Pads And Rollers 2025

Market Size for Paint, Distemper, Varnish Or Similar Brushes, Paint Pads And Rollers in Africa

The African market for paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers declined to $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Paint, Distemper, Varnish Or Similar Brushes, Paint Pads And Rollers in Africa

In value terms, production of paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paint, Distemper, Varnish Or Similar Brushes, Paint Pads And Rollers

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers in Africa rose notably to X units, increasing by 6.2% against 2020 figures. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -27.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers rose significantly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -10.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco represented the largest exporter of paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was near 38% of total exports in 2021. South Africa (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X units) and Uganda (X units). All these countries together took approx. 57% share of total exports. Tunisia (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +27.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paint, distemper, varnish or similar brush, paint pad and roller supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 85% share of total exports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +27.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Paint, Distemper, Varnish Or Similar Brushes, Paint Pads And Rollers

Imports in Africa

For the third consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers, which increased by 10% to X units in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units) represented the main importer of paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers, achieving 27% of total imports. Algeria (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Kenya (9.1%), Morocco (6.5%) and Ghana (5.9%). Libya (X units), Tanzania (X units), Madagascar (X units), Guinea (X units), Cameroon (X units), Tunisia (X units), Ethiopia (X units) and Djibouti (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tanzania (+26.2%), Guinea (+17.5%), Algeria (+15.6%), Cameroon (+11.1%), Morocco (+10.3%), Madagascar (+7.9%), Kenya (+6.6%), Ghana (+2.9%), Djibouti (+2.7%) and Ethiopia (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +26.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Libya (-4.9%) and Tunisia (-8.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Algeria (+6.8 p.p.), Tanzania (+3.2 p.p.), Morocco (+3 p.p.), Kenya (+2.4 p.p.), South Africa (+2.3 p.p.) and Guinea (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Libya (-4.3 p.p.) and Tunisia (-4.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers in Africa, comprising 21% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with an 8% share.

In South Africa, imports of paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers expanded at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+12.0% per year) and Kenya (+9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform