Tanzania: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Tanzania

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from Tanzania surged to X kg, with an increase of 42% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 167%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 358% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X kg) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from Tanzania, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings to Zimbabwe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zambia (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zimbabwe totaled +33.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (-1.7% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-13.7% per year).

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings exports from Tanzania, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe stood at +27.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-16.8% per year) and Zambia (-6.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, falling by -21.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by +3.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 Kenya (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, when their volume decreased by -8.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 959%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,137%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +32.9%.

In value terms, China ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings suppliers to Tanzania.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +31.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -47.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform