South Africa: Jersey Market 2025

Jersey Market Size in South Africa

The South African jersey market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Jersey consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Jersey Production in South Africa

In value terms, jersey production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Jersey production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Jersey Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of jerseys, pullovers, cardigans and similar articles increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, jersey exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Botswana (X units) and Lesotho (X units) were the main destinations of jersey exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Swaziland, the United Arab Emirates, Zambia and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for jersey exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 jersey export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Jersey Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of jerseys, pullovers, cardigans and similar articles increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, jersey imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest jersey supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, jersey imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X units), threefold. Madagascar (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of jerseys, pullovers, cardigans and similar articles to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average jersey import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, jersey import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per unit), while the price for Pakistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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