Africa: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market 2025

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market Size in Africa

The African styrene-acrylonitrile market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Production in Africa

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Exports

Exports in Africa

Styrene-acrylonitrile exports fell rapidly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the main exporters of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) in 2022, accounting for near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Kenya (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Tanzania (X%), Ghana (X%) and Morocco (X%). Swaziland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Kenya ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Morocco, Swaziland, Tanzania and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. 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, styrene-acrylonitrile imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the largest importers of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) in Africa, together reaching near X% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Algeria (X%) and Morocco (X%). Tunisia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

In Egypt, styrene-acrylonitrile imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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