Africa: Suitcase Market 2020

Suitcase Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the suitcase market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The suitcase consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the suitcase market attained their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the suitcase market failed to regain its momentum.

Suitcase Exports in Africa

In 2017, exports of suitcases in Africa stood at X units, going up by X% against the previous year. The suitcase exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the suitcase exports attained its maximum volume of X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, suitcase exports stood at $X in 2017. The suitcase exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. In that year, the suitcase exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the suitcase exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Suitcase Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa dominates suitcase exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X units), generating X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kenya (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Ghana (X units) each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to suitcase exports from South Africa stood at +X%. At the same time, Ghana (+X%) and Morocco (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kenya (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kenya (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of Ghana (-X%), Morocco (-X%) and South Africa (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest suitcase supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+X% per year) and Tunisia (-X% per year).

Suitcase Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the suitcase export price in Africa amounted to $X per thousand units, coming up by X% against the previous year. The suitcase export price continues to indicate a measured shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Morocco ($X per unit), while Ghana ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Kenya (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Suitcase Imports in Africa

In 2017, suitcase imports in Africa amounted to X units, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the suitcase imports attained its maximum volume of X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, suitcase imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the suitcase imports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. Over the period under review, the suitcase imports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Suitcase Imports by Country in Africa

The countries with the highest levels of suitcase imports in 2017 were South Africa (X units), Algeria (X units), Kenya (X units) and Egypt (X units), together recording X% of total import. The following importers - Togo (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Sudan (X units), Libya (X units), Benin (X units), Morocco (X units), Namibia (X units) and Mozambique (X units) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Togo (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Algeria ($X) and Kenya ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, Sudan, Togo, Benin, Libya, Morocco, Mozambique, Ethiopia and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , Togo (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Suitcase Import Prices by Country in Africa

The suitcase import price in Africa stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per thousand units in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Benin ($X per unit), while Ethiopia ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Benin (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform