Africa: Textile Rubber Hose Market 2024

Textile Rubber Hose Market Size in Africa

The African textile rubber hose market contracted to $X in 2021, falling by -4.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Textile Rubber Hose Production in Africa

In value terms, textile rubber hose production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +60.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 42%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Textile Rubber Hose Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, textile rubber hose exports in Africa rose rapidly to X tons, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, textile rubber hose exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) represented the key exporter of rubber hose reinforced with textiles, comprising 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), committing a 17% share of total exports. Zambia (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons) and Benin (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to textile rubber hose exports from South Africa stood at -2.1%. At the same time, Sierra Leone (+18.7%), Zambia (+14.5%) and Tunisia (+8.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sierra Leone emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +18.7% from 2012-2021. Benin experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tunisia, Benin, Zambia and Sierra Leone increased by +8.7, +1.8, +1.8 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest textile rubber hose supplier in Africa, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+5.3% per year) and Zambia (+8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Benin ($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 (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Textile Rubber Hose Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of rubber hose reinforced with textiles were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, textile rubber hose imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the key importer of rubber hose reinforced with textiles, generating 35% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together mixing up a 36% share of total imports. The following importers - Angola (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) - together made up 16% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to textile rubber hose imports into South Africa stood at -2.6%. At the same time, Tunisia (+15.7%), Morocco (+11.0%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+8.1%), Ghana (+6.2%), Tanzania (+6.0%) and Algeria (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +15.7% from 2012-2021. Zimbabwe and Angola experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kenya (-1.9%) and Egypt (-23.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tunisia (+8.7 p.p.), Morocco (+8.4 p.p.), Algeria (+3.5 p.p.), South Africa (+2.5 p.p.) and Ghana (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Egypt saw its share reduced by -35.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rubber hose reinforced with textiles in Africa, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at -1.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+10.9% per year) and Morocco (+14.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+26.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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