Africa: Staple Glass Fibre Articles Market 2020

Staple Glass Fibre Articles Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the staple glass fibre articles market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The staple glass fibre articles consumption continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the staple glass fibre articles market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Staple Glass Fibre Articles Production in Africa

In 2017, the amount of staple glass fibre articles produced in Africa amounted to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The staple glass fibre articles production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the staple glass fibre articles production reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Staple Glass Fibre Articles Exports in Africa

In 2017, exports of staple glass fibre articles in Africa totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. The staple glass fibre articles exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the staple glass fibre articles exports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, staple glass fibre articles exports amounted to $X in 2017. The staple glass fibre articles exports continue to indicate a conspicuous growth. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Staple Glass Fibre Articles Exports by Country in Africa

Egypt was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together achieving X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest staple glass fibre articles supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Tunisia amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+X% per year) and South Africa (-X% per year).

Staple Glass Fibre Articles Export Prices by Country in Africa

The staple glass fibre articles export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The staple glass fibre articles export price continues to indicate a moderate drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Morocco ($X per kg), while Egypt ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Staple Glass Fibre Articles Imports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of staple glass fibre articles imported in Africa totaled X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the staple glass fibre articles imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, staple glass fibre articles imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the staple glass fibre articles imports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the staple glass fibre articles imports reached its maximum level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Staple Glass Fibre Articles Imports by Country in Africa

Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of staple glass fibre articles in 2017. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons), together generating X% share of total imports. Angola (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Libya (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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, the largest staple glass fibre articles markets worldwide were Algeria ($X), Morocco ($X) and Egypt ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, Tunisia, Angola, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan, Libya, Ghana and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ethiopia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Staple Glass Fibre Articles Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the staple glass fibre articles import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for staple glass fibre articles reached its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Madagascar ($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 Madagascar (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform