Africa: Market for Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Automatic) 2024

Market Size for Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Automatic) in Africa

After two years of decline, the African industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) market increased by 33% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Automatic) in Africa

In value terms, industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 9,574% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Automatic)

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) in Africa contracted dramatically to X units, declining by -47.9% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 344% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporter of industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) in Africa, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was approx. 77% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X units), creating an 11% share of total exports. The following exporters - Madagascar (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Kenya (X units) - together made up 9.4% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) exports from South Africa stood at +1.8%. At the same time, Madagascar (+47.3%), Kenya (+17.4%) and Mauritius (+9.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +47.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (-8.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mauritius (+5.7 p.p.), Madagascar (+4.1 p.p.) and Kenya (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-2.4 p.p.) and Tunisia (-6.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) supplier in Africa, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Madagascar ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Madagascar (+12.4% per year) and Tunisia (-13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 213% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Automatic)

Imports in Africa

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) increased by 19% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units), distantly followed by Egypt (X units), Algeria (X units), South Africa (X units), Ghana (X units), Morocco (X units) and Ethiopia (X units) were the key importers of industrial sewing machines (non-automatic), together committing 68% of total imports. The following importers - Senegal (X units), Mozambique (X units), Kenya (X units), Togo (X units), Djibouti (X units) and Tanzania (X units) - together made up 17% of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +15.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Djibouti (+31.4%), Togo (+26.7%), Ethiopia (+18.1%), Mozambique (+15.4%), Tanzania (+13.8%), Ghana (+11.1%), Kenya (+10.5%), Senegal (+9.8%), Morocco (+4.4%), Algeria (+3.8%) and Egypt (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Djibouti emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +31.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (+14 p.p.), Ethiopia (+2.9 p.p.), Togo (+2.4 p.p.), Djibouti (+2.2 p.p.), Ghana (+1.9 p.p.) and Mozambique (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Morocco (-1.6 p.p.), Algeria (-3.1 p.p.), Egypt (-8.8 p.p.) and South Africa (-9.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest industrial sewing machines (non-automatic) importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. Ethiopia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal, Togo and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Djibouti, with a CAGR of +29.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 unit in 2022, falling by -12.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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