SADC: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in SADC

The SADC ethylene polymer rigid pipes market contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -6.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in SADC

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Exports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene were exported in SADC; picking up by 15% on 2020 figures. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +5.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Mauritius (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) - each reached a 3.9% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mauritius (+42.7%) and Tanzania (+21.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +42.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of Mauritius (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-3.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest ethylene polymer rigid pipes supplier in SADC, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

In South Africa, ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+56.6% per year) and Tanzania (+19.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mauritius ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+9.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Imports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene were imported in SADC; picking up by 18% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 45% of total imports. Mozambique (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Zambia (11%), Tanzania (8.3%), Namibia (4.9%) and Botswana (4.8%). Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +6.4%. At the same time, Mozambique (+28.2%), Tanzania (+15.6%) and Namibia (+9.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +28.2% from 2012-2021. Botswana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Zambia (-1.2%) and Zimbabwe (-1.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Tanzania and Namibia increased by +25, +11, +6.6 and +3.3 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene in SADC, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Zambia, with a 9.3% share.

In Democratic Republic of the Congo, ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (+27.8% per year) and Zambia (-2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform