Africa: Textile Tubing Market 2025

Textile Tubing Market Size in Africa

The African textile tubing market fell slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Textile Tubing Production in Africa

In value terms, textile tubing production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Textile Tubing Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing decreased by -32.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 81%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, textile tubing exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 167% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 87% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Burkina Faso (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) - each accounted for a 6.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to textile tubing exports from South Africa stood at +3.5%. At the same time, Cameroon (+24.3%) and Burkina Faso (+24.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cameroon emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +24.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of South Africa (+32 p.p.), Burkina Faso (+2.9 p.p.) and Cameroon (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest textile tubing supplier in Africa, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cameroon ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to +9.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cameroon (+5.0% per year) and Burkina Faso (+26.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 47% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Textile Tubing Imports

Imports in Africa

Textile tubing imports shrank slightly to X tons in 2022, waning by -4.6% against 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 39%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, textile tubing imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Ghana (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) represented roughly 34% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Angola (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Guinea (X tons), together generating a 35% share of total imports. Nigeria (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Libya (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of +53.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest textile tubing importing markets in Africa were Ghana ($X), Algeria ($X) and Angola ($X), together comprising 35% of total imports. Egypt, Senegal, Guinea, Libya, Cote d'Ivoire, Zambia, Nigeria, Djibouti, Mozambique and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Guinea, with a CAGR of +48.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Libya ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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