South Africa - Industrial Sewing Machines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingSharp Drop to $15M in 2023 for Industrial Sewing Machine Imports in South Africa
South Africa Industrial Sewing Machine Imports
In 2023, overseas purchases of industrial sewing machines decreased by -27.4% to 60K units, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 55%. Imports peaked at 123K units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, industrial sewing machine imports dropped notably to $15M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $20M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Industrial Sewing Machine in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 10.3 | 11.2 | 11.9 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 11.7 | 13.1 | 10.7 | 7.9 |
| Japan | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Vietnam | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Germany | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| United Kingdom | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3 |
| Italy | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Singapore | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| United States | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Others | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Total | 17.2 | 17.2 | 18.2 | 18.0 | 17.7 | 19.9 | 18.6 | 16.5 | 19.3 | 19.5 | 15.5 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (35K units) constituted the largest supplier of industrial sewing machine to South Africa, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, industrial sewing machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (15K units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (3.6K units), with a 6% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.9% per year) and Vietnam (+8.9% per year).
In value terms, China ($7.9M) constituted the largest supplier of industrial sewing machines to South Africa, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($2.5M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+8.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.9% per year).
Imports by Type
In 2023, industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) (57K units) constituted the largest type of industrial sewing machines supplied to South Africa, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, industrial automatic sewing machines (7.2K units), eightfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) imports amounted to -11.0%.
In value terms, industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) ($12M) constituted the largest type of industrial sewing machines supplied to South Africa, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by industrial automatic sewing machines ($3.8M), with a 25% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the industrial sewing machine price amounted to $259 per unit (CIF, South Africa), with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, industrial sewing machine import price increased by +66.3% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $312 per unit. From 2018 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1.4 thousand per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($117 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the industrial sewing machine market in South 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 28942430 - Industrial automatic sewing machines (excluding book-sewing machines)
- Prodcom 28942450 - Industrial sewing machines (excluding book-sewing machines, automatic machines)
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
