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South Africa - Luggage And Handbags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Nov 9, 2024

Luggage Imports Surge to $12 Million in South Africa, August 2024

South Africa Luggage Imports

In August 2024, overseas purchases of luggage and handbags increased by 30% to 8.9M units, rising for the third month in a row after five months of decline. Overall, imports recorded a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2024 when imports increased by 35% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in August 2024.

In value terms, luggage imports rose markedly to $12M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2024. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.3% over the period from August 2023 to August 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2024 with an increase of 36% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in August 2024.South Africa Luggage Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Luggage in South Africa (million USD)
Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023Dec 2023Jan 2024Feb 2024Mar 2024Apr 2024May 2024Jun 2024Jul 2024Aug 2024
China5.77.46.37.36.96.14.96.85.15.25.98.19.0
Italy0.80.90.91.21.20.90.90.60.70.90.80.70.7
France0.60.60.70.90.70.60.60.50.60.70.50.50.6
India0.30.40.50.30.60.30.4< 0.10.20.40.10.30.3
Cambodia0.2< 0.10.1< 0.10.20.20.20.20.10.2< 0.10.20.2
Vietnam0.2< 0.10.10.10.20.10.20.20.20.30.20.40.2
Indonesia0.30.20.20.10.20.2< 0.10.20.20.2< 0.10.10.1
Others1.00.70.70.50.70.70.60.50.50.60.40.60.6
Total9.010.39.610.510.79.18.09.37.68.48.111.011.7

Imports by Country

In August 2024, China (8.5M units) was the main luggage supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by India (171K units), with a 1.9% share of total imports. Vietnam (24K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.3% share.

From August 2023 to August 2024, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China stood at +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (+10.6% per month) and Vietnam (+0.1% per month).

In value terms, China ($9M) constituted the largest supplier of luggage to South Africa, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($679K), with a 5.8% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 5.2% share.

From August 2023 to August 2024, the average monthly growth rate of value from China totaled +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.2% per month) and France (+0.5% per month).

Imports by Type

In August 2024, handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials (5.4M units) constituted the largest type of luggage supplied to South Africa, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials (1.3M units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning (687K units), with a 7.7% share.

From August 2023 to August 2024, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials stood at +4.3%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials (-4.3% per month) and travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning (+14.7% per month).

In value terms, the most traded types of luggage and handbags in South Africa were handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials ($5.4M), cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials ($3.2M) and handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather ($1.4M), with a combined 85% share of total imports. These products were followed by handbags with outer surface of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning and cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of leather, of composition leather or of patent leather, which together accounted for a further 15%.

Import Prices by Country

In August 2024, the luggage price amounted to $1.3 per unit (CIF, South Africa), falling by -17.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2024 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $2.2 per unit in May 2024; however, from June 2024 to August 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($2.0 per unit), while the price for China amounted to $1.1 per unit.

From August 2023 to August 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.0%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the luggage 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 15121210 - Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers of leather, composition leather, patent leather, plastics, textile materials, aluminium or other materials
  • Prodcom 15121220 - Handbags of leather, composition leather, patent leather, p lastic sheeting, textile materials or other materials (including those without a handle)
  • Prodcom 15121270 - Travel sets for personal toilet, sewing, or shoe or clothes cleaning (excluding manicure sets)

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

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    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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