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05 Feb 2019  |  Africa

South African Construction Industry, 2017–2022

Enterprises Embracing Disruptive Technologies to Find Growth Opportunities

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South Africa’s multidisciplinary construction industry accounts for a significant proportion of economic growth. This is evident in the country’s GDP as the industry is currently in a challenging cycle following the ongoing pressure on margins, decreased revenues, and struggling order books. However, the upward trend seen in certain segments of...

The drive for infrastructure development and market self-sufficiency is common to both Nigeria and Kenya, as is the desire to export excess products to neighbouring countries. This study provides an overview of the cement, fertiliser, and plastic packaging markets in Nigeria and Kenya and highlights key growth opportunities in each market. Content...

25 Jun 2015  |  Africa

Analysis of the Offshore Oil & Gas Paints and Coatings Market in Nigeria and Angola

Market Growth to Follow Economic Growth Trends

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This study provides an overview of the Nigerian and Angolan offshore oil and gas paints and coatings markets through 2019. More than 150 companies participate in the Nigerian market, of note Berger Paints, Portland Paints and Products, CAP PLC, DN Meyer PLC, and International Paints. In Angola 25 companies participate, led by Hempel, Azko Nobel, De...

The South African and Kenyan adhesives industries face challenges due to fluctuations in raw materials pricing, availability, and the influx of cheap and counterfeit products. However, creating brand and product awareness presents growth opportunities. This study addresses the key drivers, restraints, and the competitive factors that will influence...

This market insight provides an overview of five countries in Sub-Saharan Africa for commodity plastics. The study analyses the consumption of plastics in the region and broadly discusses their uses in various applications. The country overviews sections include key macro-economic factors influencing the usage of plastics in the countries analysed....

This research service analyses the industrial paints and coatings market for South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya in terms of volume and growth rates. In addition, it examines drivers, restraints, and challenges affecting the growth of these markets. Each market is further segmented according to product types, which include: industrial protective coati...

This market insight provides an overview of the South African market for commodity plastics. The information shows consumptions of key plastics by polymer type and end-user application in South Africa. Polymers analysed in this research service include polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE by subgroup, LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE), polypropylene...

The research analyses the thermoset resins market in South Africa and Kenya with a base year of 2012, forecasted to 2017. The executive summary provides an overview of the 2 markets as a total, highlighting key metrics. The most relevant mega trends are discussed for this research. Market drivers and restraints are explained for each country separa...

The research service covers the South African and Nigerian thermal insulation materials market. This study explores growth opportunities and the main driving forces that include rising energy costs, construction activity, as well as legislation passed. The thermal insulation materials industry is highly fragmented. Both primary and secondary source...