South Africa: Market for Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2024

Market Size for Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in South Africa

The South African market for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses fell to $X in 2022, waning by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in South Africa

In value terms, production of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained 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 other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from South Africa, together accounting for 55% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X), Botswana ($X) and Zambia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 52% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +15.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($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 Namibia (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses were imported into South Africa; declining by -21.5% on the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 61%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses to South Africa, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-9.3% per year) and Turkey (-14.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses to South Africa, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-3.8% per year) and Germany (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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