Africa: Textile Wall Covering Market 2024

Textile Wall Covering Market Size in Africa

For the third consecutive year, the African textile wall covering market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption posted a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Textile Wall Covering Production in Africa

In value terms, textile wall covering production reduced modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Textile Wall Covering Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of textile wall coverings decreased by X% to X square meters in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X square meters in 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, textile wall covering exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporting country with an export of about X square meters, which accounted for X% of total exports. Namibia (X square meters) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Rwanda (X square meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to textile wall covering exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Rwanda (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.) and Rwanda (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest textile wall covering supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2020 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per square meter), while Namibia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Textile Wall Covering Imports

Imports in Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in supplies from abroad of textile wall coverings, which increased by X% to X square meters in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, textile wall covering imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports posted strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Morocco was the largest importer of textile wall coverings in Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X square meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Tunisia (X square meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X square meters), Ethiopia (X square meters), Nigeria (X square meters) and South Africa (X square meters). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Algeria (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to textile wall covering imports into Morocco stood at X%. At the same time, Ethiopia (X%), Tunisia (X%), Egypt (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ethiopia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, South Africa (X%) and Algeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.), Ethiopia (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa and Algeria saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported textile wall coverings in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per square meter), while Nigeria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform