Africa: Market for Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Non-Malleable Cast Iron 2020

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

The African market for tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron rose remarkably to $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings production expanded to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, posted a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

South Africa (X tons) remains the largest non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings producing country in Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana (X tons), threefold. Tunisia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In South Africa, non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Ghana (+X% per year) and Tunisia (+X% per year).

Exports of Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Non-Malleable Cast Iron

Exports in Africa

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings exports rose slightly to $X in 2019. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron, namely South Africa and Tunisia, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Tunisia.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, South Africa saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the export price for tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa.

Imports of Tube Or Pipe Fittings Of Non-Malleable Cast Iron

Imports in Africa

In 2019, non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings imports in Africa rose notably to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2010 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings imports expanded markedly to $X in 2019. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented the major importers of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron in 2019, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Kenya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ethiopia, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+X% per year) and South Africa (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price for tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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