Africa: Market for Scissors and Tailor Shears 2024

Market Size for Scissors and Tailor Shears in Africa

The African scissors and tailor shears market amounted to $X in 2021, increasing by 9.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Scissors and Tailor Shears in Africa

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 110%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of scissors and tailor shears were exported in Africa; with a decrease of -4.5% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 65%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears exports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, amounting to X units, which was near 86% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X units), creating a 7.3% share of total exports. Rwanda (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of scissors and tailor shears. At the same time, Rwanda (+45.0%) and Tunisia (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +45.0% from 2012-2021. While the share of Rwanda (+4.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest scissors and tailor shears supplier in Africa, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+1.2% per year) and Rwanda (+52.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Tunisia ($X per unit), while Rwanda ($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 (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of scissors and tailor shears decreased by -6.4% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 149% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of scissors and tailor shears imports in 2021 were South Africa (X units), Ghana (X units), Kenya (X units), Nigeria (X units), Algeria (X units), Egypt (X units), Tanzania (X units), Morocco (X units), Angola (X units), Djibouti (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Libya (X units), together accounting for 72% of total import. Senegal (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +30.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Algeria ($X) and Ghana ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 32% of total imports. Kenya, Morocco, Tanzania, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Angola, Djibouti, Senegal and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Senegal, with a CAGR of +40.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, scissors and tailor shears import price increased by +46.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 38%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+11.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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