Africa: Cushion Cover Market 2025

Cushion Cover Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African cushion cover market decreased by -0.3% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cushion Cover Production in Africa

In value terms, cushion cover production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cushion Cover Exports

Exports in Africa

Cushion cover exports soared to X tons in 2021, rising by 58% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cushion cover exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Tanzania (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) represented the main exporters of furnishing articles for car seats in Africa, together resulting at approx. 63% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Lesotho (X tons), Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together creating a 30% share of total exports. Kenya (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lesotho (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest cushion cover supplier in Africa, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lesotho ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 14% share.

In Tunisia, cushion cover exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lesotho (+13.9% per year) and Morocco (+2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cushion cover export price increased by +77.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cushion Cover Imports

Imports in Africa

Cushion cover imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 64% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -0.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cushion cover imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of furnishing articles for car seats, namely Nigeria, Kenya and Tanzania, represented more than third of total import. Benin (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 7.4% share, followed by South Africa (5.8%), Ethiopia (5.4%) and Senegal (4.8%). Madagascar (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +43.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cushion cover importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Kenya ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for 45% of total imports. Tanzania, Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Benin, Malawi and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Senegal, with a CAGR of +40.2%, 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 ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform