Africa: Comb Market 2024

Comb Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African comb market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Comb Production in Africa

In value terms, comb production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Comb Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of combs and hair-slides, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, comb exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Kenya (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Angola (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Angola (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest comb supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

In South Africa, comb exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Rwanda (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Comb Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of combs and hair-slides increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, comb imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of comb imports in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Angola (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Libya (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Cameroon (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. Djibouti (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Ghana ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Morocco, Libya, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Angola, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform