Africa's Copper Tubes, Pipes and Fittings Market to Reach 293K Tons and $2.4B by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The demand for copper tubes, pipes, and fittings in Africa is on the rise, driving market growth with an anticipated CAGR of +0.7% in volume and +1.6% in value from 2024 to 2035. This growth trend is expected to continue, resulting in significant increases in both market volume and value by the end of 2035.

Driven by increasing demand for copper tubes, pipes and fitting in Africa, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.7% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 293K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.6% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.4B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, approx. 272K tons of copper tubes, pipes and fitting were consumed in Africa; leveling off at the year before. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the consumption volume increased by 9.2% against the previous year. The volume of consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

The size of the copper pipe and fitting market in Africa shrank slightly to $2.1B in 2024, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $2.1B in 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.

Ethiopia (108K tons) remains the largest copper pipe and fitting consuming country in Africa, comprising approx. 40% of total volume. Moreover, copper pipe and fitting consumption in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, South Africa (46K tons), twofold. Kenya (35K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 13% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume in Ethiopia amounted to +2.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+0.7% per year) and Kenya (-0.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest copper pipe and fitting markets in Africa were Ethiopia ($426M), South Africa ($376M) and Kenya ($343M), with a combined 56% share of the total market. Angola, Ghana, Egypt and Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of +5.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of copper pipe and fitting per capita consumption in 2024 were Ethiopia (850 kg per 1000 persons), South Africa (736 kg per 1000 persons) and Guinea (665 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +1.7%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced a decline in the per capita consumption figures.

In 2024, production of copper tubes, pipes and fitting in Africa reached 241K tons, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12%. The volume of production peaked at 242K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting production reached $1.8B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $1.8B in 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.

Ethiopia (108K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of copper pipe and fitting production, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, copper pipe and fitting production in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa (47K tons), twofold. Kenya (34K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 14% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Ethiopia stood at +2.3%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: South Africa (+0.8% per year) and Kenya (-0.3% per year).

In 2024, approx. 38K tons of copper tubes, pipes and fitting were imported in Africa; shrinking by -2.7% on 2023 figures. In general, imports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 45K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting imports dropped slightly to $393M in 2024. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $400M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Egypt (10K tons), Algeria (8K tons) and South Africa (5.5K tons) represented roughly 62% of total imports in 2024. Morocco (2.6K tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Nigeria (2.2K tons). All these countries together took near 13% share of total imports. The following importers - Senegal (1.1K tons) and Tunisia (1.1K tons) - each finished at a 6% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +9.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest copper pipe and fitting importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($123M), Algeria ($83M) and South Africa ($61M), with a combined 68% share of total imports. Morocco, Tunisia, Nigeria and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +14.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tubes and pipes of refined copper represented the largest type of copper tubes, pipes and fitting in Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at 24K tons, which was approx. 58% of total imports in 2024. Tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys (9.8K tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 24% share, followed by tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver (8.5%) and tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper (6.5%). Tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (958 tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Tubes and pipes of refined copper was also the fastest-growing in terms of imports, with a CAGR of +2.0% from 2013 to 2024. Tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys (-1.1%), tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (-1.7%) and tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver (-9.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of tubes and pipes of refined copper (+16 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2013-2024, the share of tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver (-15.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other products remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, tubes and pipes of refined copper ($226M) constitutes the largest type of copper tubes, pipes and fitting imported in Africa, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys ($97M), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver, with a 9% share.

For tubes and pipes of refined copper, imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2013-2024. With regard to the other imported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys (-0.5% per year) and tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver (-6.9% per year).

The import price in Africa stood at $10,344 per ton in 2024, growing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $10,603 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major imported products. In 2024, major imported products recorded the following prices: in tubes and pipes of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) ($11,876 per ton) and tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver ($10,239 per ton), while the price for tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper ($9,379 per ton) and tubes and pipes of refined copper ($9,559 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver (+3.3%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the import price in Africa amounted to $10,344 per ton, surging by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $10,603 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($13,627 per ton), while Nigeria ($4,888 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+13.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of copper tubes, pipes and fitting, when their volume decreased by -10.1% to 7.6K tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%. The volume of export peaked at 8.5K tons in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting exports shrank modestly to $83M in 2024. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports decreased by -4.8% against 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $87M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

South Africa prevails in exports structure, reaching 6.9K tons, which was near 91% of total exports in 2024. Tunisia (324 tons) held a minor share of total exports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the copper tubes, pipes and fitting exports, with a CAGR of +1.6% from 2013 to 2024. Tunisia (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+7.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2013-2024, the share of Tunisia (-2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($73M) remains the largest copper pipe and fitting supplier in Africa, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($5.9M), with a 7.2% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to +4.2%.

Tubes and pipes of refined copper dominates exports structure, finishing at 6K tons, which was near 74% of total exports in 2024. Tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys (592 tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver (506 tons), tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper (503 tons) and tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (485 tons). All these products together held near 26% share of total exports.

Tubes and pipes of refined copper was also the fastest-growing in terms of exports, with a CAGR of +2.5% from 2013 to 2024. Tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) and tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper (-2.1%) and tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of tubes and pipes of refined copper increased by +8 percentage points. The shares of the other products remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, tubes and pipes of refined copper ($67M) remains the largest type of copper tubes, pipes and fitting supplied in Africa, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys ($7.7M), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper, with a 6.2% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of tubes and pipes of refined copper exports totaled +5.0%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys (+1.7% per year) and tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper (+2.9% per year).

The export price in Africa stood at $10,861 per ton in 2024, with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, copper pipe and fitting export price increased by +61.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 43%. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exported products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys ($13,035 per ton), while the average price for exports of tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) ($5,979 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by cupro-nickel and nickel silver tubes and pipes (+8.5%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The export price in Africa stood at $10,861 per ton in 2024, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, copper pipe and fitting export price increased by +61.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($18,323 per ton), while South Africa stood at $10,503 per ton.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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