South Africa: Women Swimwear Market 2024

Women Swimwear Market Size in South Africa

The South African women swimwear market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Women swimwear consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Women Swimwear Production in South Africa

In value terms, women swimwear production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Women Swimwear Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) were exported from South Africa; rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, women swimwear exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X units), Namibia (X units) and Botswana (X units) were the main destinations of women swimwear exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest markets for women swimwear exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Mauritius, Seychelles, Lesotho, Zambia and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Seychelles, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 women swimwear export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 Seychelles ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Women Swimwear Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, women swimwear imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of women swimwear to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, women swimwear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Swaziland (X units), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Swaziland ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average women swimwear import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Swaziland ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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