Africa: Safety Headgear Market 2025

Safety Headgear Market Size in Africa

The African safety headgear market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Safety Headgear Production in Africa

In value terms, safety headgear production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Safety Headgear Exports

Exports in Africa

Safety headgear exports reached X units in 2021, with an increase of 2.7% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 339%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, safety headgear exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 135% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X units), making up a 6.2% share of total exports. Tunisia (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +21.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mauritius (+116.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +116.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tunisia (-12.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+30 p.p.) and Mauritius (+6.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tunisia saw its share reduced by -18.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest safety headgear supplier in Africa, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+83.8% per year) and Tunisia (-10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -13.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 526%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Safety Headgear Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of safety headgear decreased by -5.5% to X units in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +43.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 46%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, safety headgear imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +99.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units), distantly followed by Morocco (X units), Algeria (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Guinea (X units), Rwanda (X units) and Cameroon (X units) represented the major importers of safety headgear, together creating 57% of total imports. Ghana (X units), Egypt (X units), Madagascar (X units), Uganda (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Mozambique (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to safety headgear imports into South Africa stood at +2.8%. At the same time, Cameroon (+34.0%), Cote d'Ivoire (+21.4%), Guinea (+21.0%), Madagascar (+20.3%), Egypt (+20.2%), Rwanda (+17.6%), Ghana (+15.4%), Mauritius (+13.5%), Uganda (+9.8%), Morocco (+9.3%) and Mozambique (+6.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cameroon emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +34.0% from 2012-2021. Algeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Cote d'Ivoire (+4.7 p.p.), Guinea (+4.6 p.p.), Cameroon (+4 p.p.), Rwanda (+2.8 p.p.), Egypt (+2.4 p.p.), Madagascar (+2.1 p.p.), Ghana (+2 p.p.) and Morocco (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Algeria (-3.9 p.p.) and South Africa (-6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Rwanda ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 37% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Rwanda, with a CAGR of +43.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per unit), while Guinea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+21.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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