Tanzania: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings shrank modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a strong expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Tanzania

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports from Tanzania

Exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Tanzania surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 426% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,780%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 2,732% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Tanzania, accounting for a 99.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Malawi (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zambia totaled -8.1%.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exports from Tanzania, comprising 99.9% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malawi ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Zambia stood at -7.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -37.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 255% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malawi amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings into Tanzania surged to X tons, growing by 140% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 387%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings reached $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 348% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Tanzania, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +106.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-11.0% per year) and Belgium (+36.6% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Tanzania, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled +90.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+40.9% per year) and Belgium (+20.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -54.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 125%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform