Africa: Market for Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings 2019

Market Size for Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Malleable Cast Iron in Africa

The revenue of the malleable cast iron pipe fittings market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Malleable Cast Iron in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron were produced in Africa; surging by X% against the previous year. The production of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron continues to indicate an outstanding increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the production of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Malleable Cast Iron in Africa

The exports totaled X tons in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The exports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, exports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron amounted to $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased 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 exports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The level of exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Malleable Cast Iron by Country in Africa

South Africa dominates exports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. The following exporters - Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

South Africa was also the fastest growing in terms of the tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. Egypt (-X%) and Nigeria (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Nigeria and Egypt increased by X% and X% percentage points, while South Africa (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest malleable cast iron pipe fittings supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In South Africa, exports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+X% per year) and Egypt (-X% per year).

Export Prices for Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Malleable Cast Iron by Country in Africa

In 2017, the export price for tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export price peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Egypt ($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 Nigeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Malleable Cast Iron in Africa

In 2017, imports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron in Africa amounted to X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. The imports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, imports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron totaled $X in 2017. The imports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron continue to indicate a moderate deduction. Over the period under review, the imports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron attained its maximum level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports of Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Malleable Cast Iron by Country in Africa

Egypt dominates imports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), achieving X% share of total imports. Ethiopia (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) took the weak share of total imports.

Egypt was also the fastest growing in terms of the tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, South Africa (+X%), Morocco (+X%) and Botswana (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Nigeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Algeria (-X%) and Ethiopia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ethiopia (X%) and Algeria (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of South Africa (-X%) and Egypt (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In Egypt, imports of tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+X% per year) and Morocco (+X% per year).

Import Prices for Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Malleable Cast Iron by Country in Africa

The import price for tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The import price for tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Ethiopia ($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 Algeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform