Africa: Knife And Scissors Market 2024

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Africa

The African knife and scissors market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. 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 in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Production in Africa

In value terms, knife and scissors production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of knives, scissors and blades in Africa soared to X units, increasing by X% on the year before. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated slight 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporter of knives, scissors and blades in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Rwanda (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Egypt (X units) and Tunisia (X units). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to knife and scissors exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Rwanda (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Rwanda (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa and Tunisia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest knife and scissors supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Rwanda ($X per unit) 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 more modest paces of growth.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of knives, scissors and blades were imported in Africa; declining by X% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units), followed by Angola (X units), Nigeria (X units), Morocco (X units), Ghana (X units) and Algeria (X units) were the major importers of knives, scissors and blades, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Senegal (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Libya (X units), Cameroon (X units), Sudan (X units), Rwanda (X units) and Tunisia (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported knives, scissors and blades in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In South Africa, knife and scissors imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced 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, knife and scissors import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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