Africa: Safety Headgear Market 2024

Safety Headgear Market Size in Africa

The African safety headgear market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded noticeable growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Safety Headgear Production in Africa

In value terms, safety headgear production reduced notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Safety Headgear Exports

Exports in Africa

For the third consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of safety headgear, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safety headgear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Mauritius (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (X units). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Kenya (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to safety headgear exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mauritius (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Kenya ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Safety Headgear Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of safety headgear decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, safety headgear imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated temperate 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units), distantly followed by Ghana (X units), Guinea (X units), Angola (X units), Algeria (X units), Morocco (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Senegal (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the largest importers of safety headgear, together making up X% of total imports. Rwanda (X units), Mauritius (X units), Madagascar (X units) and Cameroon (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to safety headgear imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Rwanda (X%), Senegal (X%), Tanzania (X%), Morocco (X%), Cameroon (X%), Guinea (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Madagascar (X%), Mauritius (X%), Ghana (X%) and Algeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Angola experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Guinea (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.), Rwanda (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.) and Cameroon (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Algeria (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Rwanda ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 unit, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per unit), while Madagascar ($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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