Africa: Umbrella Market 2020

Production By Country in Africa

The country with the largest volume of umbrella production was Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (X units), comprising approx. X% of total volume.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha stood at +X%.

Umbrella Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2018, approx. X units of umbrellas were exported in Africa; increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, umbrella exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, umbrella exports attained their peak figure at X units in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, umbrella exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, umbrella exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates umbrella exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X units), committing a X% share of total exports. Lesotho (X units), Cameroon (X units), Seychelles (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Kenya (X units) occupied a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Seychelles (+X%), Lesotho (+X%), Mauritius (+X%) and Cameroon (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Seychelles emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Kenya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tunisia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+X p.p.), Seychelles (+X p.p.) and Lesotho (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2018, the share of Tunisia (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest umbrella supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total umbrella exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lesotho ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, umbrella exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lesotho (+X% per year) and Tunisia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the umbrella export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the umbrella export price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for umbrellas reached their peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for umbrellas remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per unit), while Cameroon ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lesotho, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Umbrella Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2018, approx. X units of umbrellas were imported in Africa; growing by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated remarkable growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, umbrella imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, umbrella imports attained their peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, umbrella imports amounted to $X in 2018. The total imports indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Nigeria (X units) and South Africa (X units) represented the key importers of umbrellas in Africa, together creating X% of total imports. It was followed by Kenya (X units), Djibouti (X units), Algeria (X units) and Ghana (X units), together creating a X% share of total imports. Madagascar (X units), Mozambique (X units), Tanzania (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Morocco (X units) and Guinea (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Algeria, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported umbrellas in Africa, comprising X% of total umbrella imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (+X% per year) and South Africa (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the umbrella import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, falling by -X% against the previous year. The import price indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, umbrella import price decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for umbrellas attained their peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform