Africa: Market for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames 2024

Market Size for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Africa

After three years of growth, the African metal frame non-upholstered seat market decreased by -1.2% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Africa

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +79.9% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 20%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of non-upholstered seats with metal frames in Africa surged to X units, growing by 30% on the previous year. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -3.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the major exporter of non-upholstered seats with metal frames in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was approx. 54% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X units), making up a 27% share of total exports. Congo (X units), Morocco (X units), Ghana (X units), Madagascar (X units) and Senegal (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Congo (+93.9%), Madagascar (+88.9%), Ghana (+19.5%), Mauritius (+17.8%), Morocco (+7.5%) and Senegal (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Congo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +93.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of Mauritius (+16 p.p.), Congo (+3.5 p.p.), Madagascar (+2.5 p.p.) and Ghana (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-17.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest metal frame non-upholstered seat supplier in Africa, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 7.5% share.

In South Africa, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports plunged by an average annual rate of -2.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+11.0% per year) and Morocco (+13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 25%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Morocco ($X per unit), while Congo ($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 (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports in Africa

Metal frame non-upholstered seat imports reached X units in 2021, with an increase of 8.6% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the major importer of non-upholstered seats with metal frames in Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X units, which was near 32% of total imports in 2021. Ghana (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X units) and Morocco (X units). All these countries together took near 27% share of total imports. Mauritius (X units), Egypt (X units), Tanzania (X units), Senegal (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Cameroon (X units), Sudan (X units), Kenya (X units) and Ethiopia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -12.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Ethiopia (+24.9%), Cote d'Ivoire (+20.7%), Senegal (+19.8%), Algeria (+13.6%), Cameroon (+13.2%), Mauritius (+7.2%), Ghana (+6.0%), Tanzania (+5.5%) and Sudan (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ethiopia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +24.9% from 2012-2021. Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (-3.7%) and Kenya (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Algeria, Ghana, Morocco, Mauritius, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Tanzania and Ethiopia increased by +7.6, +7, +3.2, +3.1, +2.7, +2.5, +2.1, +2 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-upholstered seats with metal frames in Africa, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+0.6% per year) and Ghana (+13.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal frame non-upholstered seat import price increased by +27.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Kenya ($X per unit), while Egypt ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+14.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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