South Africa: Market for Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics 2025

Market Size for Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics in South Africa

The South African pile and chenille fabric market expanded notably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 14% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable setback. Pile and chenille fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics increased by 4% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pile and chenille fabric exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main destinations of pile and chenille fabric exports from South Africa, with a combined 77% share of total exports. Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of +99.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pile and chenille fabric exported from South Africa were Swaziland ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Kenya ($X), together accounting for 76% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of +57.7%, saw 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 pile and chenille fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($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 Saudi Arabia (+259.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics

Imports into South Africa

Pile and chenille fabric imports into South Africa soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 17% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pile and chenille fabric imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pile and chenille fabric to South Africa, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, pile and chenille fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sixfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+14.7% per year) and Belgium (+12.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics to South Africa, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.6% per year) and Italy (+3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pile and chenille fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 7.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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