South Africa: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in South Africa

The South African market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings totaled $X in 2022, increasing by 2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in South Africa

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 37%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings were exported from South Africa; remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from South Africa, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), fourfold. Botswana (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique amounted to +16.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (-16.3% per year) and Botswana (-6.6% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the key foreign market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exports from South Africa, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mozambique amounted to +23.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (-12.5% per year) and Zambia (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased by +77.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings imported into South Africa declined markedly to X tons, waning by -34% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to South Africa, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Poland, China, India, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +94.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings suppliers to South Africa were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined 42% share of total imports. Poland, Germany, China, the Czech Republic, Italy, India and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +85.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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