South Africa: Market for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in South Africa

The South African market for chamois, patent and combination leather reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -8.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in South Africa

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 35%. Chamois, patent and combination leather production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of chamois, patent and combination leather exported from South Africa reduced to X square meters, waning by -2.4% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports faced a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 343%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 737% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X square meters) was the main destination for chamois, patent and combination leather exports from South Africa, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, chamois, patent and combination leather exports to Zimbabwe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X square meters), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mauritius (X square meters), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Zimbabwe stood at +37.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (-15.3% per year) and Mauritius (+20.7% per year).

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) remains the key foreign market for chamois, patent and combination leather exports from South Africa, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Zimbabwe stood at +52.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+12.8% per year) and Nigeria (+5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for chamois, patent and combination leather amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 508%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of chamois, patent and combination leather increased by 64% to X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) was the main chamois, patent and combination leather supplier to South Africa, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, chamois, patent and combination leather imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X square meters), with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+5.2% per year) and Italy (-22.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois, patent and combination leather to South Africa, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (-4.5% per year) and Italy (-25.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chamois, patent and combination leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, shrinking by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+40.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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