South Africa: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa in South Africa

In 2021, the South African market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ X MPa in South Africa

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 46%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa decreased by -15.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa stood at $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -5.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa from South Africa, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Sierra Leone, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Swaziland and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sierra Leone (with a CAGR of +41.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa exports from South Africa, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Zambia amounted to +18.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (+17.4% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sierra Leone ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa into South Africa rose slightly to X tons, growing by 2.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-3.8% per year) and Germany (+4.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa to South Africa, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.3% per year) and Italy (+0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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