South Africa: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in South Africa

The South African ethylene polymer rigid pipes market was estimated at $X in 2021, surging by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 6.1%. Ethylene polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in South Africa

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 7%. Ethylene polymer rigid pipes production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene exported from South Africa surged to X tons, growing by 18% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +5.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports from South Africa, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zambia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Botswana (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled -1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (+5.8% per year) and Botswana (+1.3% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene exports from South Africa, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at -2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (+3.1% per year) and Mozambique (-4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ethylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Mozambique (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Imports into South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded decline in overseas purchases of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene, which decreased by -16.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports to South Africa, together comprising 62% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +96.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ethylene polymer rigid pipes suppliers to South Africa were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +63.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average ethylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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