SADC: Powder-Puffs And Pads Market 2025

Powder-Puffs And Pads Market Size in SADC

The SADC powder-puffs and pads market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Powder-Puffs And Pads Production in SADC

In value terms, powder-puffs and pads production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,075%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Powder-Puffs And Pads Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, shipments abroad of powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations decreased by -53% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 47%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, powder-puffs and pads exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 76%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations, namely South Africa, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations exports, with a CAGR of -16.3% from 2012 to 2021. South Africa (-2 p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest powder-puffs and pads supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -13.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 141% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a temperate increase. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +3.6% per year.

Powder-Puffs And Pads Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, overseas purchases of powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations increased by 29% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, powder-puffs and pads imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 52% of total imports. Botswana (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 37% share of total imports. Namibia (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to powder-puffs and pads imports into South Africa stood at -14.4%. At the same time, Mozambique (+30.2%), Angola (+15.9%) and Mauritius (+4.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +30.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Democratic Republic of the Congo (-4.8%), Botswana (-10.1%) and Namibia (-22.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Angola (+5.6 p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+4.2 p.p.), Mauritius (+3.8 p.p.), Botswana (+3.1 p.p.) and Mozambique (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Namibia (-7.7 p.p.) and South Africa (-13.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations in SADC, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +1.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Botswana (-10.4% per year) and Angola (+13.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 182% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+18.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform