Africa: Vulcanised Rubber Plates Market 2020

Vulcanised Rubber Plates Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the vulcanised rubber plates market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The vulcanised rubber plates consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of vulcanised rubber plates consumption peaked of $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Vulcanised Rubber Plates Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of plates, sheets and strip of vulcanised rubber were produced in Africa; flattening at the previous year. The vulcanised rubber plates production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of vulcanised rubber plates production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Vulcanised Rubber Plates Exports in Africa

In 2017, vulcanised rubber plates exports in Africa amounted to X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The vulcanised rubber plates exports continue to indicate a mild drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the vulcanised rubber plates exports attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the vulcanised rubber plates exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, vulcanised rubber plates exports totaled $X in 2017. The vulcanised rubber plates exports continue to indicate a measured slump. Over the period under review, the vulcanised rubber plates exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Vulcanised Rubber Plates Exports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X tons) was the main exporter for plates, sheets and strip of vulcanised rubber, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), comprising X% share of total exports. Tunisia (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to vulcanised rubber plates exports from South Africa stood at +X%. At the same time, Ghana (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Egypt (-X%) and Tunisia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (X%) and Tunisia (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest vulcanised rubber plates supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, vulcanised rubber plates exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (-X% per year) and Tunisia (-X% per year).

Vulcanised Rubber Plates Export Prices by Country in Africa

The vulcanised rubber plates export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The vulcanised rubber plates export price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for plates, sheets and strip of vulcanised rubber reached its maximum level of $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Tunisia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vulcanised Rubber Plates Imports in Africa

The imports stood at X tons in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The vulcanised rubber plates imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, vulcanised rubber plates imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vulcanised Rubber Plates Imports by Country in Africa

Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the key importers of plates, sheets and strip of vulcanised rubber in 2017, reaching approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Morocco (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sudan (X%), Ghana (X%) and Nigeria (X%). Kenya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) held the weak share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Sudan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plates, sheets and strip of vulcanised rubber in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In South Africa, vulcanised rubber plates imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (+X% per year) and Egypt (+X% per year).

Vulcanised Rubber Plates Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the vulcanised rubber plates import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for plates, sheets and strip of vulcanised rubber attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the import prices for plates, sheets and strip of vulcanised rubber stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Ethiopia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform