Africa: Tubular Metal Needle Market 2020

Tubular Metal Needle Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the tubular metal needle market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The tubular metal needle consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the tubular metal needle market reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Tubular Metal Needle Production in Africa

In 2017, the amount of tubular metal needles for medicine produced in Africa amounted to X units, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The tubular metal needle production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of tubular metal needle production peaked of X units in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Tubular Metal Needle Exports in Africa

The exports amounted to X units in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The tubular metal needle exports continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked of X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, tubular metal needle exports stood at $X in 2017. The tubular metal needle exports continue to indicate a measured decrease. In that year, the tubular metal needle exports reached their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Tubular Metal Needle Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa was the major exporting country with an export of about X units, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X units), Central African Republic (X units) and Mauritius (X units), together achieving X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Senegal (X units), Kenya (X units) and Egypt (X units) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Senegal (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tubular metal needle markets worldwide were South Africa ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Mauritius ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Central African Republic, Kenya, Egypt and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Senegal (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tubular Metal Needle Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the tubular metal needle export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, coming up by X% against the previous year. The tubular metal needle export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for tubular metal needles for medicine attained their peak level, and is likely to continue 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 Tunisia ($X per unit), while Central African Republic ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Mauritius (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tubular Metal Needle Imports in Africa

In 2017, tubular metal needle imports in Africa stood at X units, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the tubular metal needle imports attained their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tubular metal needle imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased 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 tubular metal needle imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Tubular Metal Needle Imports by Country in Africa

Egypt was the major importing country with an import of about X units, which recorded X% of total imports. South Africa (X units) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Algeria (X%), Angola (X%) and Kenya (X%). Tunisia (X units), Nigeria (X units) and Ethiopia (X units) took the weak share of total imports.

Egypt was also the fastest growing in terms of the tubular metal needles for medicine imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Kenya (+X%), Angola (+X%), Tunisia (+X%), South Africa (+X%), Algeria (+X%) and Ethiopia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Nigeria (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Tunisia, Angola, Algeria, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest tubular metal needle markets worldwide were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries , Egypt (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tubular Metal Needle Import Prices by Country in Africa

The tubular metal needle import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. The tubular metal needle import price continues to indicate a mild drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Ethiopia ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Angola (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform