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

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

The African market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, 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 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Africa

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in Africa contracted markedly to X tons, falling by -35% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 120%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 129%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) dominates forms structure, together creating 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), comprising a 7.4% share of total exports. Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of +70.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 97% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana, which accounted for a further 0.6%.

Botswana, with a CAGR of +60.6%, recorded 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, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +75.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in Africa

Imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 7.8% on 2021. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +70.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 20%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 +75.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) represented the largest importers of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, together achieving 69% of total imports. The following importers - Kenya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Cameroon (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) - together made up 18% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +54.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Algeria ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising 52% of total imports. Morocco, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon, Tunisia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +38.4%, 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, dropping by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Djibouti ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($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 (+9.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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