Africa: Unworked Glass Tube Market 2020

Unworked Glass Tube Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the unworked glass tube market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The unworked glass tube consumption continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the unworked glass tube market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Unworked Glass Tube Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of unworked glass tubes were produced in Africa; approximately equating the previous year. The unworked glass tube production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the unworked glass tube production attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Unworked Glass Tube Exports in Africa

In 2017, exports of unworked glass tubes in Africa totaled X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The unworked glass tube exports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the unworked glass tube exports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the unworked glass tube exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, unworked glass tube exports amounted to $X in 2017. The unworked glass tube exports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Unworked Glass Tube Exports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Egypt (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) were the largest exporters of unworked glass tubes in Africa, mixed up X% of total export. Tunisia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by South Africa (X%). Nigeria (X tons) and Congo (X tons) occupied the weak 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 Nigeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Gambia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports. Zambia, Tunisia, Nigeria and Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Unworked Glass Tube Export Prices by Country in Africa

The unworked glass tube export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The unworked glass tube export price continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for unworked glass tubes attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it 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 ($X per kg), while Zambia ($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 Congo (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unworked Glass Tube Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of unworked glass tubes were imported in Africa; reducing by -X% against the previous year. The unworked glass tube imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, unworked glass tube imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Unworked Glass Tube Imports by Country in Africa

Egypt dominates unworked glass tube imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. Tunisia (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total imports. South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Egypt was also the fastest growing in terms of the unworked glass tubes imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. Tunisia (-X%), Morocco (-X%) and South Africa (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X%) and Morocco (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Egypt (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unworked glass tubes in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Egypt, unworked glass tube imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (-X% per year) and South Africa (-X% per year).

Unworked Glass Tube Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the unworked glass tube import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, coming up by X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its price 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for unworked glass tubes reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform