Africa: Zinc Articles Market 2020

Zinc Articles Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the zinc articles market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The zinc articles consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the zinc articles market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Zinc Articles Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil were produced in Africa; rising by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the zinc articles production reached its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Zinc Articles Exports in Africa

The exports totaled X tons in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume 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 zinc articles exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, zinc articles exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a remarkable 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 zinc articles exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The level of exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Zinc Articles Exports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X tons), Cameroon (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) represented the largest exporters of zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil in Africa, constituting X% of total export. Ethiopia (X tons) took the weak share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest zinc articles markets worldwide were Cameroon ($X), Namibia ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Cameroon (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Articles Export Prices by Country in Africa

The zinc articles export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, remaining constant against the previous year. The zinc articles export price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Cameroon ($X per ton), while Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Ethiopia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Zinc Articles Imports in Africa

In 2017, zinc articles imports in Africa amounted to X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. The zinc articles imports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, zinc articles imports stood at $X in 2017. The zinc articles imports continue to indicate a temperate deduction. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Zinc Articles Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Angola (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Sao Tome and Principe (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the key importers of zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil in Africa, committing X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together committing X% share of total imports. Tunisia (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) took the slight share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest zinc articles markets worldwide were South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Botswana ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Tunisia, Angola, Algeria, Senegal, Kenya, Sao Tome and Principe, Egypt, Ghana and Namibia, which together accounted for a further X%.

Kenya (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Articles Import Prices by Country in Africa

The zinc articles import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Sao Tome and Principe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform