Africa: Technical Textiles Market 2025

Technical Textiles Market Size in Africa

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the African technical textiles market, when its value decreased by -2.2% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Technical Textiles Production in Africa

In value terms, technical textiles production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Technical Textiles Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of textile products and articles for technical uses exported in Africa soared to X tons, increasing by 18% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 32%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, technical textiles exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 82% of total exports in 2021. Tunisia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons). All these countries together held near 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to technical textiles exports from South Africa stood at -1.9%. At the same time, Morocco (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +1.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tunisia (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest technical textiles supplier in Africa, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In South Africa, technical textiles exports contracted by an average annual rate of -3.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+5.4% per year) and Tunisia (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Technical Textiles Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of textile products and articles for technical uses increased by 33% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, technical textiles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 28% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (7.6%), Algeria (6.8%) and Egypt (5.1%). Angola (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Senegal (+30.3%), Nigeria (+21.3%), Botswana (+12.4%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+9.1%), Guinea (+8.8%), Mozambique (+8.6%), Algeria (+2.7%) and Kenya (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +30.3% from 2012-2021. Morocco and Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (-3.3%) and Angola (-6.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+9.2 p.p.), South Africa (+4.9 p.p.) and Senegal (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Morocco, Egypt and Angola saw its share reduced by -2.5%, -4.6% and -5.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported textile products and articles for technical uses in Africa, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at -1.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+5.1% per year) and Egypt (-2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 9%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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