Africa: Market for Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm 2025

Market Size for Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm in Africa

The African market for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm expanded sharply to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm in Africa

In value terms, production of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 51%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Exports in Africa

Exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm contracted modestly to X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the key exporter of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm, comprising 58% of total exports. Kenya (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Tunisia (12%). The following exporters - Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) - each finished at a 7.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm exports from South Africa stood at -6.3%. At the same time, Morocco (+35.9%) and Tunisia (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +35.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kenya (-2.7%) and Egypt (-3.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tunisia (+7.6 p.p.), Morocco (+3.5 p.p.) and Kenya (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-15 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm supplier in Africa, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at -1.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (+17.1% per year) and Kenya (+1.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm increased by +33.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Imports in Africa

Imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm expanded slightly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 2.6% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +84.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the key importer of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm in Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 43% of total imports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8.8% share, followed by Morocco (6.1%) and Algeria (5.6%). Ghana (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm imports into Nigeria stood at +26.8%. At the same time, Ghana (+28.6%), Senegal (+11.2%), Cote d'Ivoire (+9.7%), Morocco (+9.1%), Cameroon (+6.5%), Algeria (+5.3%), Kenya (+3.7%) and South Africa (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +28.6% from 2012-2022. Tunisia and Libya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (-4.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria and Ghana increased by +34 and +3.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm in Africa, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria totaled +32.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-0.6% per year) and Morocco (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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