Africa: Pantyhose Market 2025

Pantyhose Market Size in Africa

The African pantyhose market fell slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pantyhose Production in Africa

In value terms, pantyhose production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Pantyhose Exports

Exports in Africa

For the fifth year in a row, Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of pantyhose and tights, which decreased by X% to X pairs in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X pairs in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pantyhose exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X pairs), Morocco (X pairs) and Lesotho (X pairs) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Rwanda (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Lesotho ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Rwanda, which accounted for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per pair in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per pair in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Morocco ($X per pair) and Rwanda ($X per pair), while South Africa ($X per pair) and Lesotho ($X per pair) were amongst the lowest.

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

Pantyhose Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X pairs of pantyhose and tights were imported in Africa; rising by X% against 2021. In general, imports posted mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X pairs in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pantyhose imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Algeria (X pairs) and South Africa (X pairs) were the major importers of pantyhose and tights in Africa, together amounting to near X% of total imports. Morocco (X pairs) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Libya (X%). The following importers - Angola (X pairs), Namibia (X pairs) and Rwanda (X pairs) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pantyhose and tights in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In South Africa, pantyhose imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per pair, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pantyhose import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per pair), while Angola ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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