Angola: Smoothing Iron Market 2025

Smoothing Iron Market Size in Angola

In 2021, the Angolan smoothing iron market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. Smoothing iron consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Smoothing Iron Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2021, approx. X units of electric smoothing irons were exported from Angola; with a decrease of -12% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 460% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, smoothing iron exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 774% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) was the main destination for smoothing iron exports from Angola, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, smoothing iron exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), twofold. Congo (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+35.1% per year) and Congo (+100.0% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for electric smoothing irons exports from Angola, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Congo, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled +19.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+36.9% per year) and Congo (+61.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average smoothing iron export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per unit) and South Africa ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+29.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Smoothing Iron Imports

Imports into Angola

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of electric smoothing irons increased by 133% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, smoothing iron imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of smoothing iron to Angola, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, smoothing iron imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X units), fourfold. Portugal (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-5.8% per year) and Portugal (-15.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electric smoothing irons to Angola, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-0.2% per year) and Portugal (-10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average smoothing iron import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -39.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were South Africa ($X per unit) and Portugal ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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