Africa: Baby Clothes Market 2024

Baby Clothes Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African baby clothes market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Production in Africa

In value terms, baby clothes production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in Africa contracted sharply to X tons, falling by -19.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X tons), distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Morocco (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) represented the main exporters of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted), together creating 90% of total exports. Rwanda (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of +100.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 78% of total exports. Morocco, South Africa, Kenya and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +67.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by -24.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 69%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+8.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports in Africa

After five years of decline, supplies from abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 135% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 114%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the largest importers of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in 2022, accounting for near 29% and 25% of total imports, respectively. Libya (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 23% share of total imports. Senegal (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Angola (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Libya (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in Africa, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 5.9% share.

In Egypt, baby clothes imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-2.1% per year) and Nigeria (+8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 221%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+18.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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