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Africa: Men'S Shirt Market 2020

Men'S Shirt Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the men's shirt market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The men's shirt consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the men's shirt market reached its maximum level of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Men'S Shirt Production in Africa

The men's shirt production stood at X units in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The men's shirt production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the men's shirt production reached their peak volume, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Men'S Shirt Exports in Africa

The exports totaled X units in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the men's shirt exports reached its maximum volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, men's shirt exports stood at $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the men's shirt exports attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Men'S Shirt Exports by Country in Africa

Lesotho was the main exporter of men's shirts (knitted or crocheted) in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. Mauritius (X units) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by South Africa (X%), Tunisia (X%), Kenya (X%), and Madagascar (X%). The following exporters - Ethiopia (X units) each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Lesotho was also the fastest growing in terms of the men's shirts (knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Kenya (+X%), Tunisia (+X%), and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Ethiopia (-X%), Madagascar (-X%), and Mauritius (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mauritius (X%), and Madagascar (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Tunisia, Kenya, and Lesotho saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Lesotho ($X) remains the largest men's shirt supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In Lesotho, men's shirt exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (-X% per year) and Tunisia (+X% per year).

Men'S Shirt Export Prices by Country in Africa

The men's shirt export price in Africa stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The men's shirt export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for men's shirts (knitted or crocheted) attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for men's shirts (knitted or crocheted) stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Tunisia ($X per thousand units), while Madagascar ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Kenya (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the men's shirt market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 14141100 - Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted
PRODCOM 14141100 -

Country coverage:

Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Reunion
Rwanda
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Cote d'Ivoire
Western Sahara
South Sudan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in Africa, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Western Sahara
- South Sudan
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
8. Exports and Growth, By Product
9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
10. Production Volume and Growth
11. Exports and Growth
12. Export Prices and Growth
13. Market Size and Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports and Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
19. Production, by Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)