South Africa: Non-Knitted Women Apparel Market 2022

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Market Size in South Africa

The South African non-knitted women apparel market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-knitted women apparel consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Production in South Africa

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Non-knitted women apparel production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Exports

Exports from South Africa

Non-knitted women apparel exports from South Africa contracted to X units in 2021, shrinking by -X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel exports declined modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Kenya (X units) and Mauritius (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted women apparel exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Australia, the United States and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, 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 +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Kenya ($X) and Mauritius ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-knitted women apparel exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Australia and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further X United States, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average non-knitted women apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-knitted women apparel export price decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mauritius ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X units) constituted the largest non-knitted women apparel supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted women apparel imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mauritius (X units), twofold. Spain (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritius (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest non-knitted women apparel suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average non-knitted women apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (-X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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