Western Africa: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa in Western Africa

The West African market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa contracted rapidly to $X in 2021, reducing by -26.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ X MPa in Western Africa

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X mpa in Western Africa surged to X tons, rising by 24% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 358%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 137%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Togo prevails in MPa structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2021. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Togo was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa exports, with a CAGR of +138.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+26.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Togo (+95 p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Togo ($X) remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa supplier in Western Africa, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Togo totaled +143.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+2.1%).

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa imported in Western Africa fell sharply to X tons, waning by -25.6% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 92%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 445% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 37% of total imports. Senegal (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X tons) and Niger (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 40% share of total imports. Mauritania (X tons), Mali (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa imports, with a CAGR of +57.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Senegal (+49.2%), Cabo Verde (+33.0%), Niger (+19.4%), Guinea (+16.2%), Cote d'Ivoire (+14.8%), Ghana (+9.3%) and Mauritania (+7.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Mali experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Burkina Faso (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Nigeria, Senegal, Niger and Cabo Verde increased by +35, +16, +2.9 and +2.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Senegal ($X) and Nigeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 64% of total imports.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +44.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -25.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 302% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burkina Faso (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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