Africa: Skates Market 2024

Skates Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African skates market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. 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 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skates Production in Africa

In value terms, skates production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated modest growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Skates Exports

Exports in Africa

For the third consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of ice skates and roller skates, which increased by X% to X pairs in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, skates exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Mauritius (X pairs) was the major exporter of ice skates and roller skates in Africa, creating X% of total export.

Mauritius was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ice skates and roller skates exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Mauritius (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) also remains the largest skates supplier in Africa.

In Mauritius, skates exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per pair, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per pair, and then fell notably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Mauritius.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mauritius amounted to X% per year.

Skates Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of ice skates and roller skates imported in Africa declined notably to X pairs, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X pairs, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, skates imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mauritius represented the largest importer of ice skates and roller skates in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X pairs, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Egypt (X pairs) took the second position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X pairs), Morocco (X pairs), Angola (X pairs), Libya (X pairs) and Kenya (X pairs). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

Mauritius was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ice skates and roller skates imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (X%), Angola (X%), Morocco (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (X%) and Libya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mauritius, Egypt, Angola, Morocco and Kenya increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ice skates and roller skates in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mauritius totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per pair in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, skates import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per pair. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per pair), while Angola ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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