Africa: Market for Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres 2025

Market Size for Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres in Africa

The African market for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres contracted modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres in Africa

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres increased by 33% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +43.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +92.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X units), Kenya (X units) and South Africa (X units) represented roughly 94% of total exports in 2022. Rwanda (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of +59.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest travelling rugs of synthetic fibre supplier in Africa, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 16% share.

In Egypt, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports increased at an average annual rate of +46.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-1.6% per year) and Kenya (+2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Libya (X units), Algeria (X units), Mauritania (X units), Somalia (X units), Sudan (X units), South Africa (X units) and Kenya (X units) represented roughly 74% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Cameroon (X units), Tanzania (X units), Benin (X units) and Mozambique (X units) - together made up 8.3% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest travelling rugs of synthetic fibre importing markets in Africa were Libya ($X), Algeria ($X) and Somalia ($X), with a combined 42% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Somalia, with a CAGR of +31.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -14% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per unit), while Mauritania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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