
South Africa - Tufted Carpets and Other Tufted Textile Floor Coverings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Tufted Carpet Market Size in South Africa
The South African tufted carpet market fell rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -32.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.
Tufted Carpet Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of tufted carpets and other tufted textile floor coverings increased by 24% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +49.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, tufted carpet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +30.7% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Exports by Country
Australia (X square meters), New Zealand (X square meters) and Zimbabwe (X square meters) were the main destinations of tufted carpet exports from South Africa, together comprising 56% of total exports. The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Namibia, Belgium, Botswana, the United Arab Emirates, Lesotho, Zambia, India and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +58.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for tufted carpet exported from South Africa were Australia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 63% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Botswana, Namibia, the United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe, Zambia, India, Lesotho and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +55.7%, recorded 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 tufted carpet export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by -3.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 26%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 Saudi Arabia (+34.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Tufted Carpet Imports
Imports into South Africa
In 2022, tufted carpet imports into South Africa contracted rapidly to X square meters, dropping by -21.2% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters, and then fell notably in the following year.
In value terms, tufted carpet imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 67%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of tufted carpet to South Africa, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, tufted carpet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X square meters), with an 11% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +24.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+8.2% per year) and India (+2.2% per year).
In value terms, China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest tufted carpet suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Belgium, Vietnam, Turkey and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.
Vietnam, with a CAGR of +116.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average tufted carpet import price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($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 (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 13931300 - Tufted carpets and other tufted textile floor coverings
Country coverage:
- South Africa
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- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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