Africa: Metal Pickling Preparations Market 2024

Metal Pickling Preparations Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African metal pickling preparations market increased by 2.4% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Pickling Preparations Production in Africa

In value terms, metal pickling preparations production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Pickling Preparations Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of pickling preparations for metal surfaces increased by 2.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal pickling preparations exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) dominates exports structure, together comprising 89% of total exports. Ghana (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Swaziland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +8.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 31%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Metal Pickling Preparations Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of pickling preparations for metal surfaces were imported in Africa; picking up by 22% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal pickling preparations imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 33%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) represented the major importers of pickling preparations for metal surfaces, together committing 75% of total imports. Tunisia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Guinea (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 main importing countries, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of +26.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Algeria ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 45% share of total imports. Tunisia, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Guinea, Tanzania and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Guinea, with a CAGR of +27.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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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