Africa: Leather Sports Gloves Market 2024

Leather Sports Gloves Market Size in Africa

The African leather sports gloves market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 493% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a significant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Leather Sports Gloves Production in Africa

In value terms, leather sports gloves production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 181%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leather Sports Gloves Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts exported in Africa declined markedly to X units, falling by -20.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leather sports gloves exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 73% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X units) and Rwanda (X units), together achieving a 15% share of total exports. Ethiopia (X units) and Mauritius (X units) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -9.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Rwanda (+101.7%), Mauritius (+23.8%) and Tunisia (+21.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +101.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ethiopia (-27.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tunisia (+7.8 p.p.), Rwanda (+6.6 p.p.), South Africa (+6.4 p.p.) and Mauritius (+3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ethiopia (-26.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest leather sports gloves supplier in Africa, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -5.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (+24.8% per year) and Mauritius (+20.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Mauritius ($X per unit), while Rwanda ($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 (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Leather Sports Gloves Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, leather sports gloves imports in Africa skyrocketed to X units, with an increase of 297% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leather sports gloves imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mozambique was the major importer of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts in Africa, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was approx. 76% of total imports in 2022. South Africa (X units) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (6.4%).

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts imports, with a CAGR of +107.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (+13.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mozambique increased by +76 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts in Africa, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

In South Africa, leather sports gloves imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (+60.6% per year) and Morocco (+13.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, declining by -73% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($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 (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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