Africa: Sisal Rope Market 2020

Sisal Rope Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the sisal rope market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The total market indicated a measured growth 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 sisal rope consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the sisal rope market reached its maximum level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sisal Rope Production in Africa

The sisal rope production totaled X tons in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of sisal rope production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Sisal Rope Exports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of sisal or other textile fibres were exported in Africa; jumping by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the sisal rope exports attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the sisal rope exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sisal rope exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Sisal Rope Exports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Tanzania (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the major exporters of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of sisal or other textile fibres in the globe, together recording near X% of total exports. Kenya (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by South Africa (X%) and Uganda (X%). The following exporters - Zimbabwe (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) each recorded a X% share 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 Uganda (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sisal rope markets worldwide were Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Kenya ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Mozambique, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Sisal Rope Export Prices by Country in Africa

The sisal rope export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for twine, cordage, rope or cables, of sisal or other textile fibres attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the export prices for twine, cordage, rope or cables, of sisal or other textile fibres failed to regain its momentum.

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

Sisal Rope Imports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of sisal or other textile fibres imported in Africa amounted to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, sisal rope imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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 sisal rope imports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. In that year, the sisal rope imports reached their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Sisal Rope Imports by Country in Africa

The countries with the highest levels of sisal rope imports in 2017 were Kenya (X tons), Libya (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. The following importers - Egypt (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Togo (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Libya ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Kenya ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Libya (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sisal Rope Import Prices by Country in Africa

The sisal rope import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Togo ($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 Ghana (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform