South Africa: First-Aid Kit Market 2024

First-Aid Kit Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African first-aid kit market decreased by -1.9% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. First-aid kit consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

First-Aid Kit Production in South Africa

In value terms, first-aid kit production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. First-aid kit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

First-Aid Kit Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of first-aid boxes and kits increased by 59% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, first-aid kit exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 108%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) were the main destinations of first-aid kit exports from South Africa, together comprising 48% of total exports. The United States, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola, Swaziland, Somalia, the Netherlands and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +85.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for first-aid kit exported from South Africa were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Namibia ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +74.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average first-aid kit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -9.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 56%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

First-Aid Kit Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of first-aid boxes and kits increased by 8.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 275%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, first-aid kit imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 322%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of first-aid kit to South Africa, with a 92% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-1.6% per year) and the UK (-12.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of first-aid boxes and kits to South Africa, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-7.8% per year) and the United States (-6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average first-aid kit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 64%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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