Africa: Total Fibre Furnish Market 2020

Total Fibre Furnish Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the total fibre furnish market in Africa amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, total fibre furnish consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the total fibre furnish market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Total Fibre Furnish Production in Africa

In value terms, total fibre furnish production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, total fibre furnish production attained its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, total fibre furnish production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

South Africa (X tons) remains the largest total fibre furnish producing country in Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, total fibre furnish production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Morocco (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Morocco (-X% per year).

Total Fibre Furnish Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2018, the exports of total fibre furnish in Africa amounted to X tons, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, total fibre furnish exports attained their peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, total fibre furnish exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, total fibre furnish exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish exports reached their maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporter of total fibre furnish exported in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Libya (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Namibia (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+X%), Kenya (+X%), Libya (+X%), Algeria (+X%) and Namibia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Morocco (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+X p.p.), Algeria (+X p.p.), Libya (+X p.p.), Kenya (+X p.p.), Zimbabwe (+X p.p.) and Namibia (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2018, the share of Morocco (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest total fibre furnish supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total total fibre furnish exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In South Africa, total fibre furnish exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+X% per year) and Morocco (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the total fibre furnish export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the total fibre furnish export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for total fibre furnish reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for total fibre furnish remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Total Fibre Furnish Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2018, the total fibre furnish imports in Africa amounted to X tons, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, total fibre furnish imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, total fibre furnish imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish imports attained their maximum at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of total fibre furnish in 2018. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Nigeria, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Egypt recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the total fibre furnish import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total fibre furnish import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for total fibre furnish attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for total fibre furnish failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform