Africa: Noils Of Wool Market 2025

Noils Of Wool Market Size in Africa

The African noils of wool market reached $X in 2021, increasing by 5.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Noils Of Wool Production in Africa

In value terms, noils of wool production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Noils Of Wool Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of noils of wool or fine animal hair was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, noils of wool exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 73% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), together mixing up a 27% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -6.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tunisia (+13.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +13.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Egypt (-2.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (+5.3 p.p.) and Tunisia (+4.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -10% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Tunisia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 99% of total exports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +7.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -30% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 25%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Noils Of Wool Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of noils of wool or fine animal hair imported in Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of 365% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, noils of wool imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 402% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) dominates imports structure, together constituting 92% of total imports. The following importers - Morocco (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) - each recorded a 6.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +88.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported noils of wool or fine animal hair in Africa, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt amounted to +19.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Burkina Faso (0.0% per year) and Morocco (+83.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -20.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 55%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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