South Africa: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene 2024

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

The South African propylene polymer rigid pipes market fell slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Propylene polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from South Africa

Propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from South Africa fell rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -22.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 163%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from South Africa, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zimbabwe (X tons), fourfold. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mozambique amounted to +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (+19.0% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+17.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for propylene polymer rigid pipes exported from South Africa were Mozambique ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Botswana ($X), together comprising 72% of total exports. Zimbabwe, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Malawi, with a CAGR of +23.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 propylene polymer rigid pipes export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 Botswana (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene into South Africa declined remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -51% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 57%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of propylene polymer rigid pipes imports to South Africa, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Austria, Romania, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +156.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest propylene polymer rigid pipes suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 75% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +160.1%, saw 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 propylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 50%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+36.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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