South Africa: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers 2025

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in South Africa

The South African market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in South Africa

In value terms, production of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 94% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers increased by 5.8% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports showed a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from South Africa, together comprising 53% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the largest markets for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 50% of total exports.

Swaziland, with a CAGR of +14.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Zambia ($X per ton) and Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per ton) and Lesotho ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 475% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to South Africa, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-4.0% per year) and the UK (+16.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 49% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Taiwan (Chinese) and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +24.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 310% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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