Africa: Women Swimwear Market 2024

Women Swimwear Market Size in Africa

The African women swimwear market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Women Swimwear Production in Africa

In value terms, women swimwear production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Women Swimwear Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, women swimwear exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia prevails in exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Kenya (X units), Mauritius (X units) and South Africa (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per unit), while Mauritius ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Women Swimwear Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, women swimwear imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the key importing country with an import of around X units, which reached X% of total imports. Tunisia (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Mauritius (X units) and Algeria (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Morocco (X units) and Sudan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Sudan (X%), Algeria (X%), Mauritius (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sudan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Algeria, Mauritius and Sudan increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with an X% share.

In South Africa, women swimwear imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per unit), while Algeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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