South Africa: Market for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting 2024

Market Size for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in South Africa

In 2022, the South African plastic pipe and hose market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Plastic pipe and hose consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in South Africa

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Exports from South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic pipe and hose exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Mozambique, Zambia, Swaziland, Namibia and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic pipe and hose exported from South Africa were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Mozambique ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic pipe and hose export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting were imported into South Africa; waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Botswana (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic pipe and hose imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Argentina, France, Spain, the UK, Poland, Germany, India, Switzerland and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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 X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic pipe and hose suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Botswana ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, the UK, Switzerland, France, Poland, Spain, Israel, Argentina and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average plastic pipe and hose import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Botswana ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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