SADC: Women’S Bathrobe Market 2025

Women’S Bathrobe Market Size in SADC

The SADC women’s bathrobe market was estimated at $X in 2021, with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Women’S Bathrobe Production in SADC

In value terms, women’s bathrobe production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Women’S Bathrobe Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, overseas shipments of women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 120% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, women’s bathrobe exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporter of women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles in SADC, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was approx. 63% of total exports in 2021. Madagascar (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by Mauritius (9.2%) and Lesotho (7.1%). Swaziland (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +15.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Madagascar (+31.0%), Swaziland (+16.7%) and Lesotho (+11.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +31.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Mauritius (-20.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa, Madagascar, Lesotho and Swaziland increased by +45, +16, +4.3 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Madagascar ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 92% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, South Africa, with a CAGR of +3.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 32%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per unit), while Madagascar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Women’S Bathrobe Imports

Imports in SADC

Women’s bathrobe imports shrank to X units in 2021, which is down by -10% against the year before. In general, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, women’s bathrobe imports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 91% of total imports in 2021. Mauritius (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to women’s bathrobe imports into South Africa stood at -4.9%. Mauritius (-3.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles in SADC, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

In South Africa, women’s bathrobe imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, growing by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per unit), while South Africa amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+7.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform