Africa: Smoking Pipe Market 2024

Smoking Pipe Market Size in Africa

The African smoking pipe market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6.3%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Smoking Pipe Production in Africa

In value terms, smoking pipe production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 3.6% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Smoking Pipe Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of smoking pipes and cigar or cigarette holders was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 36%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, smoking pipe exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), constituting a 5.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to smoking pipe exports from Egypt stood at -10.3%. Tunisia (-1.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tunisia increased by +3.3 percentage points.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest smoking pipe supplier in Africa, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt stood at +6.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+18.6%).

Smoking Pipe Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of smoking pipes and cigar or cigarette holders decreased by -2.6% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 6.6%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, smoking pipe imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +102.9% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 14%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Morocco prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 87% of total imports in 2022. Libya (X tons) held an 8.6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Botswana (4.7%).

Imports into Morocco decreased at an average annual rate of -3.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Libya (+29.5%) and Botswana (+14.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Libya emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +29.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Libya and Botswana increased by +8.2 and +3.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported smoking pipes and cigar or cigarette holders in Africa, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Libya ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Libya (+23.8% per year) and Botswana (+16.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, smoking pipe import price increased by +87.0% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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 Botswana ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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