Africa: Women’S Bathrobe Market 2024

Women’S Bathrobe Market Size in Africa

The African women’s bathrobe market reached $X in 2021, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Women’S Bathrobe Production in Africa

In value terms, women’s bathrobe production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -5.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 35%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Women’S Bathrobe Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles were finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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, women’s bathrobe exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles, namely Tunisia, Morocco and South Africa, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X units), generating a 5.8% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mauritius (X units), Egypt (X units) and Lesotho (X units) - together made up 8% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Madagascar (with a CAGR of +31.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest women’s bathrobe supplying countries in Africa were Tunisia ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mauritius, Egypt, Madagascar and Lesotho, which together accounted for a further 15%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of +13.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 14%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Mauritius ($X per unit), while Madagascar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+22.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Women’S Bathrobe Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 21% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, women’s bathrobe imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Algeria (X units) and South Africa (X units) were the largest importers of women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles in Africa, together amounting to near 56% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Cameroon (X units), Sudan (X units), Togo (X units) and Morocco (X units), together creating a 25% share of total imports. Libya (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cameroon (with a CAGR of +46.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles in Africa, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Togo, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at +1.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (+30.4% per year) and Togo (+19.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per unit), while Algeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform