SADC: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in SADC

In 2022, the SADC market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers decreased by -1.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in SADC

In value terms, production of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Exports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded growth in overseas shipments of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers, which increased by 7.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 45%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates polymers structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), constituting a 5.8% share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers. At the same time, Tanzania (+6.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +6.0% from 2012-2022. South Africa (+5.6 p.p.) and Tanzania (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers supplier in SADC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-1.3%).

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers imported in SADC reduced remarkably to X tons, falling by -18.9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), distantly followed by Swaziland (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Angola (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the key importers of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers, together generating 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers importing markets in SADC were Namibia ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising 41% of total imports. Zambia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola, Tanzania and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 51%.

Among the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +9.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform