Africa: Prefabricated Building Market 2020

Prefabricated Building Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the prefabricated building market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the prefabricated building consumption increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the prefabricated building market reached their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the prefabricated building market failed to regain its momentum.

Prefabricated Building Production in Africa

In 2017, the amount of prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel produced in Africa amounted to X units, leveling off at the previous year. The prefabricated building production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the prefabricated building production reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prefabricated Building Exports in Africa

In 2017, exports of prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel in Africa totaled X units, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The prefabricated building exports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the prefabricated building exports attained its maximum volume of X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, prefabricated building exports stood at $X in 2017. The prefabricated building exports continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Prefabricated Building Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa represented the main exporter of prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. Egypt (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Namibia (X units), Morocco (X units) and Kenya (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Djibouti (X units) and Tunisia (X units) took the slight share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to prefabricated building exports from South Africa stood at -X%. At the same time, Djibouti (+X%), Namibia (+X%) and Tunisia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Djibouti emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Kenya (-X%), Morocco (-X%) and Egypt (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Egypt, South Africa, Morocco and Kenya increased by X%, X%, X% and X% percentage points, while Djibouti (-X%) and Namibia (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest prefabricated building supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (-X% per year) and Namibia (+X% per year).

Prefabricated Building Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the prefabricated building export price in Africa amounted to $X per thousand units, falling by -X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the prefabricated building export price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel reached their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Tunisia ($X per thousand units), while Egypt ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Namibia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prefabricated Building Imports in Africa

The imports totaled X units in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, prefabricated building imports totaled $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the prefabricated building imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Prefabricated Building Imports by Country in Africa

The imports of the twelve major importers of prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel, namely Congo, Algeria, Kenya, Mali, Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan, Tanzania, Nigeria, Angola, Senegal and Ghana, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mali (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prefabricated building markets worldwide were Algeria ($X), Congo ($X) and Kenya ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Mali, Egypt, Sudan, Tanzania, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana and Angola, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , Mali (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prefabricated Building Import Prices by Country in Africa

The prefabricated building import price in Africa stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The prefabricated building import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Senegal ($X per thousand units), while Ethiopia ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Ghana (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform