Africa: Household Sewing Machine Market 2024

Household Sewing Machine Market Size in Africa

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the African household sewing machine market, when its value decreased by -0.5% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Household Sewing Machine Production in Africa

In value terms, household sewing machine production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 16%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Household Sewing Machine Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of household sewing machines was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, household sewing machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporter of household sewing machines in Africa, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was near 72% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Rwanda (X units), creating a 14% share of total exports. Morocco (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to household sewing machine exports from South Africa stood at -2.2%. At the same time, Rwanda (+84.6%) and Morocco (+35.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +84.6% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Rwanda and Morocco increased by +14 and +3.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest household sewing machine supplier in Africa, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

In South Africa, household sewing machine exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+54.5% per year) and Morocco (+40.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 19% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, household sewing machine export price decreased by -23.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 37%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Household Sewing Machine Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of household sewing machines increased by 7.5% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 increased by +125.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 41%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, household sewing machine imports amounted to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 increased by +94.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of household sewing machines, namely Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Algeria, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by Kenya (X units), comprising a 5% share of total imports. The following importers - Uganda (X units), Guinea (X units), Togo (X units), Egypt (X units), Benin (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Cameroon (X units) - together made up 22% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported household sewing machines in Africa, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with an 11% share.

In Nigeria, household sewing machine imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+0.7% per year) and Ghana (+14.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, falling by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Nigeria ($X per unit), while Uganda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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