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Africa: Stranded Wire Market 2025

Stranded Wire Market Size in Africa

The African stranded wire market dropped to $X in 2021, waning by -6.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Stranded Wire Production in Africa

In value terms, stranded wire production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 32,473% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Stranded Wire Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of stranded wire, ropes and cables decreased by -18.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stranded wire exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) dominates exports structure, together making up 74% of total exports. Morocco (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X tons). All these countries together took near 16% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of +74.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest stranded wire supplier in Africa, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 16% share.

In South Africa, stranded wire exports contracted by an average annual rate of -6.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+13.8% per year) and Morocco (+11.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price 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. Based on 2021 figures, stranded wire export price increased by +76.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($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 (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stranded Wire Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of stranded wire, ropes and cables decreased by -10.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stranded wire imports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) represented the largest importer of stranded wire, ropes and cables in Africa, generating 74% of total import. Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 30% of total imports. Kenya, Algeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Ghana, Mozambique, Angola, Nigeria, Uganda and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of +19.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 9%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

South Africa remains the largest stranded wire consuming country in Africa, comprising approx. 28% of total volume. Moreover, stranded wire consumption in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Egypt, threefold. Nigeria ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.2% share.
South Africa constituted the country with the largest volume of stranded wire production, comprising approx. 60% of total volume. Moreover, stranded wire production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tunisia, threefold. Sierra Leone ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.
In value terms, South Africa remains the largest stranded wire supplier in Africa, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tunisia, with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 14% share.
In value terms, the largest stranded wire importing markets in Africa were Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa, with a combined 35% share of total imports. Ethiopia, Algeria, Morocco, Ghana, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritania, Guinea and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.
In 2020, the stranded wire export price in Africa amounted to $2,043 per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year.
In 2020, the stranded wire import price in Africa amounted to $2,503 per ton, surging by 4.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the stranded wire market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25931130 - Iron or steel stranded wire, ropes and cables (including stranded wires and wire ropes with or without attached fittings not electrically insulated) (excluding electrically insulated)
  • Prodcom 25931150 - Iron or steel plaited bands, slings and the like (excluding electrically insulated)
  • Prodcom 25931250 - Copper stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like excluding electrically insulated, barbed wire and loosely twisted non-barbed double fencing wire, insulated electric wire and cables
  • Prodcom 25931270 - Aluminium stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like excluding electrically insulated, barbed wire and loosely twisted non-barbed double fencing wire, insulated electric wire and cables

Country coverage:

  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Benin
  • Botswana
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Comoros
  • Congo
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Reunion
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • Sudan
  • Swaziland
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Western Sahara
  • South Sudan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Benin
    • Botswana
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kenya
    • Lesotho
    • Liberia
    • Libya
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mayotte
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Reunion
    • Rwanda
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Sao Tome and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
    • Uganda
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
    • Cote d'Ivoire
    • Western Sahara
    • South Sudan
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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