Africa: Threaded Copper Articles Market 2025

Threaded Copper Articles Market Size in Africa

The African threaded copper articles market stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Threaded Copper Articles Production in Africa

In value terms, threaded copper articles production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Threaded Copper Articles Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of threaded articles of copper were exported in Africa; jumping by 15% against the previous year. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, threaded copper articles exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 98% of total exports in 2022.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the threaded articles of copper exports, with a CAGR of +11.8% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of South Africa (+16 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest threaded copper articles supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +6.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 40%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -5.2% per year.

Threaded Copper Articles Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of threaded articles of copper in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 50% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, threaded copper articles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 51% of total imports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 7.4% share, followed by Botswana (5.8%). Tanzania (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Togo (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Angola (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to threaded copper articles imports into South Africa stood at +26.6%. At the same time, Tanzania (+36.1%), Rwanda (+30.0%), Mauritania (+26.1%), Botswana (+23.1%), Nigeria (+21.4%), Morocco (+17.5%), Kenya (+12.6%), Togo (+12.2%), Angola (+11.0%) and Mauritius (+9.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +36.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (-1.9%) and Algeria (-9.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Morocco, Nigeria and Rwanda increased by +36, +3.6, +3.4, +2.9, +2 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported threaded articles of copper in Africa, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an 11% share.

In South Africa, threaded copper articles imports expanded at an average annual rate of +18.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+14.5% per year) and Tunisia (+5.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($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 (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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