Africa: Staple Fibres Sewing Thread Market 2020

Staple Fibres Sewing Thread Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the staple fibres sewing thread market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The staple fibres sewing thread consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of staple fibres sewing thread consumption peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Staple Fibres Sewing Thread Production in Africa

Egypt (X tons) remains the largest staple fibres sewing thread producing country in Africa, accounting for X% of total production.

Staple Fibres Sewing Thread Exports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of sewing thread of man-made staple fibres exported in Africa stood at X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. The staple fibres sewing thread exports continue to indicate a strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the staple fibres sewing thread exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, staple fibres sewing thread exports amounted to $X in 2017. The staple fibres sewing thread exports continue to indicate a strong growth. Over the period under review, the staple fibres sewing thread exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Staple Fibres Sewing Thread Exports by Country in Africa

Egypt prevails in staple fibres sewing thread exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), committing X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Senegal (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Senegal (+X%), Madagascar (+X%) and Tunisia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Egypt (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest staple fibres sewing thread supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (+X% per year) and Senegal (+X% per year).

Staple Fibres Sewing Thread Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the staple fibres sewing thread export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. The staple fibres sewing thread export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Madagascar (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Staple Fibres Sewing Thread Imports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of sewing thread of man-made staple fibres imported in Africa stood at X tons, falling by -X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the staple fibres sewing thread imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the staple fibres sewing thread imports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, staple fibres sewing thread imports totaled $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Staple Fibres Sewing Thread Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Egypt (X tons) represented the main importer for sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, achieving X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Senegal (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Benin (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to staple fibres sewing thread imports into Egypt stood at +X%. At the same time, Nigeria (+X%), Tanzania (+X%), Senegal (+X%), Kenya (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Ghana and Lesotho experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Benin (-X%), Morocco (-X%) and Tunisia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (X%) and Tunisia (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Tanzania, Senegal, Egypt and Nigeria saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sewing thread of man-made staple fibres in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In Egypt, staple fibres sewing thread imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (+X% per year) and Tunisia (-X% per year).

Staple Fibres Sewing Thread Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the staple fibres sewing thread import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. The staple fibres sewing thread import price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by South Africa (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform