Africa: Silk Woven Fabric Market 2020

Silk Woven Fabric Exports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of woven fabrics of silk or silk waste exported in Africa stood at X square meters, rising by X% against the previous year. The silk woven fabric exports continue to indicate a noticeable deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the silk woven fabric exports reached its maximum volume of X square meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, silk woven fabric exports totaled $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a significant growth from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased 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 silk woven fabric exports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. In that year, the silk woven fabric exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the silk woven fabric exports failed to regain its momentum.

Silk Woven Fabric Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa was the key exporter of woven fabrics of silk or silk waste in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X square meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X square meters), Lesotho (X square meters) and Cameroon (X square meters), together achieving X% share of total exports. Tanzania (X square meters), Morocco (X square meters) and Nigeria (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Tanzania (+X%), Egypt (+X%), Cameroon (+X%) and Lesotho (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Nigeria (-X%) and Morocco (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Morocco and Nigeria increased by X% and X% percentage points, while Lesotho (-X%), Tanzania (-X%), Cameroon (-X%), Egypt (-X%) and South Africa (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest silk woven fabric supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a X% share.

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

Silk Woven Fabric Export Prices by Country in Africa

The silk woven fabric export price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for woven fabrics of silk or silk waste attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was South Africa ($X per square meter), while Cameroon ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Silk Woven Fabric Imports in Africa

In 2017, imports of woven fabrics of silk or silk waste in Africa totaled X square meters, coming up by X% against the previous year. The silk woven fabric imports continue to indicate a temperate drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X square meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, silk woven fabric imports stood at $X in 2017. The silk woven fabric imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Silk Woven Fabric Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Tunisia (X square meters) and Madagascar (X square meters) represented the key importers of woven fabrics of silk or silk waste in the globe, together making up X% of total imports. South Africa (X square meters) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (X%). The following importers - Guinea (X square meters), Sudan (X square meters), Namibia (X square meters) and Egypt (X square meters) each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Guinea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Madagascar ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries , Tunisia (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silk Woven Fabric Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the silk woven fabric import price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for woven fabrics of silk or silk waste reached its maximum level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Morocco ($X per square meter), while Sudan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform