Angola: Plaits And Basketwork Market 2025

Plaits And Basketwork Market Size in Angola

The Angolan plaits and basketwork market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild setback. Plaits and basketwork consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plaits And Basketwork Production in Angola

In value terms, plaits and basketwork production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Plaits and basketwork production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plaits And Basketwork Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2022, approx. X kg of plaits, basketwork, wickerwork and similar products of plaiting materials were exported from Angola; with a decrease of -71.3% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 474%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plaits and basketwork exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 249% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg) was the main destination for plaits and basketwork exports from Angola, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, plaits and basketwork exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), twofold. South Africa (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+21.1% per year) and South Africa (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for plaits and basketwork exported from Angola were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Portugal ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 70% share of total exports. Germany, South Africa, France, Congo, Venezuela and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Africa, with a CAGR of +28.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average plaits and basketwork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 131% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded perceptible growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+120.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plaits And Basketwork Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, overseas purchases of plaits, basketwork, wickerwork and similar products of plaiting materials decreased by -2.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plaits and basketwork imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of plaits and basketwork imports to Angola, together comprising 58% of total imports. Congo, India, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, the Philippines, South Africa, Lebanon, Brazil, Panama and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plaits, basketwork, wickerwork and similar products of plaiting materials to Angola, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal stood at -19.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-24.0% per year) and Vietnam (+13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plaits and basketwork import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plaits and basketwork import price increased by +16.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 98%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the price for Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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