Africa: Market for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets 2025

Market Size for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in Africa

The African brassiere, girdle and corset market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 6.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in Africa

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 30%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of brassieres, girdles and corsets were exported in Africa; surging by 6.3% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +27.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 110% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Morocco (X tons) was the largest exporter of brassieres, girdles and corsets, mixing up 50% of total exports. Tunisia (X tons) held a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (16%), Madagascar (5.7%) and Lesotho (4.9%). The following exporters - Egypt (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) - each finished at a 3.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to brassiere, girdle and corset exports from Morocco stood at +14.7%. At the same time, Madagascar (+23.1%), Lesotho (+13.8%) and South Africa (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +23.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tunisia (-3.3%), Egypt (-4.3%) and Mauritius (-34.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (+38 p.p.), Madagascar (+5 p.p.), South Africa (+4.6 p.p.) and Lesotho (+3.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Mauritius saw its share reduced by -50.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest brassiere, girdle and corset supplier in Africa, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco stood at +14.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (-3.6% per year) and Madagascar (+17.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 55%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+19.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of brassieres, girdles and corsets were imported in Africa; growing by 10% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 16%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset imports stood at $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the largest importer of brassieres, girdles and corsets, mixing up 46% of total imports. Morocco (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by Algeria (8.2%) and Libya (7.6%). Namibia (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Morocco (+21.1%), Libya (+20.4%), Djibouti (+19.0%), Ghana (+12.6%), Algeria (+11.1%), Egypt (+8.0%) and Namibia (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +21.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tunisia (-7.2%) and Mauritius (-25.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+17 p.p.), Morocco (+11 p.p.), Libya (+6.5 p.p.), Algeria (+5.9 p.p.), Djibouti (+2.9 p.p.), Namibia (+1.7 p.p.), Egypt (+1.6 p.p.) and Ghana (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mauritius saw its share reduced by -30.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported brassieres, girdles and corsets in Africa, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with an 11% share.

In South Africa, brassiere, girdle and corset imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+7.0% per year) and Algeria (+9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -8.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, brassiere, girdle and corset import price increased by +58.5% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 32%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+35.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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