SADC: Market for Industrial Automatic Sewing Machines 2025

Market Size for Industrial Automatic Sewing Machines in SADC

The SADC industrial automatic sewing machine market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by 4.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +88.2% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Industrial Automatic Sewing Machines in SADC

In value terms, industrial automatic sewing machine production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Industrial Automatic Sewing Machines

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of industrial automatic sewing machines in SADC skyrocketed to X units, increasing by 160% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 178%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial automatic sewing machine exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which reached 63% of total exports. Mauritius (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Madagascar (X units). All these countries together held near 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to industrial automatic sewing machine exports from South Africa stood at +1.6%. At the same time, Madagascar (+11.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +11.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mauritius (-16.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+41 p.p.) and Madagascar (+6.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Mauritius (-38.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest industrial automatic sewing machine supplier in SADC, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +4.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (-14.3% per year) and Madagascar (-13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -6.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 83% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Madagascar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Industrial Automatic Sewing Machines

Imports in SADC

Industrial automatic sewing machine imports totaled X units in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, industrial automatic sewing machine imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +60.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 64%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) represented the largest importer of industrial automatic sewing machines, mixing up 39% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Botswana (X units), Madagascar (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Namibia (X units), together making up a 47% share of total imports. Tanzania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to industrial automatic sewing machine imports into South Africa stood at +9.2%. At the same time, Botswana (+54.3%), Madagascar (+30.8%), Zimbabwe (+22.7%), Namibia (+13.7%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+10.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +54.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (-19.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Botswana, South Africa, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by +15, +12, +9.1, +6.1, +3.2 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported industrial automatic sewing machines in SADC, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Madagascar ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +5.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Madagascar (+28.6% per year) and Zimbabwe (+17.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, industrial automatic sewing machine import price decreased by -1.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 65%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+12.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform