SADC: Market for Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres 2025

Market Size for Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres in SADC

The SADC market for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres in SADC

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres

Exports in SADC

Travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports reduced to X units in 2022, with a decrease of -14.8% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 35%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X units), together amounting to 97% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres exports, with a CAGR of -1.0% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of South Africa (+9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest travelling rugs of synthetic fibre supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports contracted by an average annual rate of -1.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -0.6% per year.

Imports of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres were imported in SADC; shrinking by -37.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 49%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 66%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) was the largest importer of blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres, comprising 41% of total imports. Tanzania (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X units), Zambia (X units), Angola (X units), Namibia (X units) and Lesotho (X units). All these countries together held approx. 52% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports into South Africa stood at +4.9%. At the same time, Mozambique (+42.0%), Lesotho (+9.6%) and Zambia (+7.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +42.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Namibia (-1.1%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (-2.5%), Angola (-3.4%) and Tanzania (-5.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+15 p.p.), Mozambique (+9.7 p.p.), Zambia (+4.8 p.p.) and Lesotho (+3.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Angola (-3.5 p.p.) and Tanzania (-9.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres in SADC, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 9.9% share.

In South Africa, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (-6.4% per year) and Namibia (+3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -10.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform