Africa: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Africa

The African market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Africa

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported in Africa; which is down by -29.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 81%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the major exporter of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 64% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (7%) and Tunisia (5.7%). The following exporters - Kenya (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) - each amounted to an 8.1% share of total exports.

Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms. At the same time, Tunisia (+26.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +26.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kenya (-1.7%), Senegal (-5.0%), Cote d'Ivoire (-6.0%) and South Africa (-8.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (+12 p.p.) and Tunisia (+5.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (-3.4 p.p.) and South Africa (-12.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier in Africa, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 4.8% share.

In Egypt, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-7.3% per year) and Tunisia (+32.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +104.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Senegal ($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 (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were imported in Africa; picking up by 10% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -3.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +68.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 21%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Djibouti (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented roughly 79% of total imports in 2022. Sudan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +25.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 29% share of total imports. Tanzania, Morocco, South Africa, Ghana, Djibouti, Nigeria, Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 55%.

Ghana, with a CAGR of +26.7%, saw 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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