South Africa: Narrow Woven Fabric Market 2025

Narrow Woven Fabric Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African narrow woven fabric market decreased by -3.3% to $X, falling for the seventh year in a row after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -39.2% against 2014 indices. Narrow woven fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Narrow Woven Fabric Production in South Africa

In value terms, narrow woven fabric production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -25.4% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. Narrow woven fabric production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Narrow Woven Fabric Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of narrow woven fabrics were exported from South Africa; growing by 47% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) were the main destinations of narrow woven fabric exports from South Africa, together accounting for 57% of total exports. Swaziland, Australia, Namibia, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Belgium and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +107.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Botswana ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for narrow woven fabric exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 46% of total exports. Lesotho, Australia, Namibia, the UK, Canada, Sweden, Germany, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +79.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average narrow woven fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lesotho (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Narrow Woven Fabric Imports

Imports into South Africa

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of narrow woven fabrics increased by 31% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Botswana (X tons) constituted the largest narrow woven fabric supplier to South Africa, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, narrow woven fabric imports from Botswana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Botswana amounted to -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-12.2% per year) and India (+21.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Botswana ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) appeared to be the largest narrow woven fabric suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Germany and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +16.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average narrow woven fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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