Africa: Market for Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards 2024

Market Size for Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards in Africa

The African non-woven glass fibre articles market reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards in Africa

In value terms, non-woven glass fibre articles production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards were exported in Africa; picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-woven glass fibre articles exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards, mixing up X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Angola (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-woven glass fibre articles exports from Tunisia stood at X%. At the same time, Angola (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (X%) and Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tunisia (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest non-woven glass fibre articles supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Tunisia stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Morocco (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 pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards imported in Africa declined notably to X tons, falling by X% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a measured expansion 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-woven glass fibre articles imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of non-woven glass fibre articles imports in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. Angola (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-woven glass fibre articles importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Ghana ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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