Sudan: Market for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2024

Market Size for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Sudan

In 2021, the Sudanese market for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports from Sudan

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 662% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X kg), Mozambique (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses exported from Sudan were Mozambique ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 99.9% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mozambique, with a CAGR of +172.7%, recorded 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 plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 471%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 (-1.9%).

Imports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, purchases abroad of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses decreased by -25.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 94%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Uganda (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses to Sudan, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uganda amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-10.5% per year) and India (+75.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses suppliers to Sudan were China ($X), Uganda ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, India, Oman, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Iran, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +69.9%, 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

The average import price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 52% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased by +85.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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