Africa: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Textile Industry 2025

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Textile Industry in Africa

In 2022, the African textile industry finishing agents market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Textile Industry in Africa

In value terms, textile industry finishing agents production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Textile Industry

Exports in Africa

Textile industry finishing agents exports declined modestly to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, textile industry finishing agents exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) represented the key exporters of finishing agents used in the textile industry in 2022, finishing at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. South Africa (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest textile industry finishing agents supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In Egypt, textile industry finishing agents exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Textile Industry

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of finishing agents used in the textile industry imported in Africa dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, textile industry finishing agents imports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of textile industry finishing agents imports in 2022 were Morocco (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest textile industry finishing agents importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Morocco, Mauritius, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zimbabwe and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Ethiopia ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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