Africa: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Africa

The African articles of fiber cement market shrank to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Africa

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exported in Africa fell modestly to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the major exporter of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Kenya (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of fiber cement exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tunisia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest articles of fiber cement supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons), distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Benin (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the main importers of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, together making up X% of total imports. Mozambique (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Seychelles (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest articles of fiber cement importing markets in Africa were Ghana ($X), South Africa ($X) and Namibia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Nigeria, Algeria, Seychelles, Egypt, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Benin, Kenya and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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