Africa - Angles, Shapes and Sections (Of Iron or Non-Alloy Steel) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Iron Angle Market Size in Africa
In 2023, the African iron angle market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Iron Angle Production in Africa
In value terms, iron angle production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.
Iron Angle Exports
Exports in Africa
In 2023, the amount of angles, shapes and sections (of iron or non-alloy steel) exported in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, iron angle exports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
South Africa was the largest exporter of angles, shapes and sections (of iron or non-alloy steel) in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Ghana (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Egypt (X%). Senegal (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Libya (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.
Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Ghana (X%), Uganda (X%), Zambia (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Libya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kenya (X%), Egypt (X%) and Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Ghana, Uganda and Zambia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest iron angle supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.
In South Africa, iron angle exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Iron Angle Imports
Imports in Africa
In 2023, supplies from abroad of angles, shapes and sections (of iron or non-alloy steel) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, iron angle imports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Morocco (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) represented the main importer of angles, shapes and sections (of iron or non-alloy steel) in Africa, creating X% of total import. Tunisia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Nigeria (X%). Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Morocco ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports.
Among the main importing countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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
In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, iron angle import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Zambia ($X per ton) and Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) and Ghana ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron angle market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 24107110 - U-sections of a web height of .80 mm or more (of non-alloy steel)
- Prodcom 24107120 - I-sections of a web height of .80 mm or more (of non-alloy steel)
- Prodcom 24107130 - H-sections of a web height of .80 mm or more (of non-alloy steel)
- Prodcom 24107140 - Other open sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hotdrawn or extruded, of non-alloy steel
Country coverage:
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Western Sahara
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in Africa, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Western Sahara
- South Sudan
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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