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South Africa: Gauze Market 2024

Gauze Market Size in South Africa

The South African gauze market declined to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a slight curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Gauze Production in South Africa

In value terms, gauze production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a dramatic contraction. Gauze production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Gauze Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of gauze (excluding medical gauze), when their volume decreased by X% to X square meters. Overall, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gauze exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X square meters) was the main destination for gauze exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, gauze exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X square meters), eightfold. Zimbabwe (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Botswana stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X) remains the key foreign market for gauze (excluding medical gauze) exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Botswana stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average gauze export price amounted to $X per square meter, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter, and then reduced notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gauze Imports

Imports into South Africa

Gauze imports into South Africa fell to X square meters in 2022, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gauze imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) was the main gauze supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X square meters), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gauze (excluding medical gauze) to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average gauze import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per square meter), while the price for China amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for gauze (excluding medical gauze) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were China, India and the United States, with a combined 23% share of global consumption. Poland, Germany, the UK, Nigeria, Indonesia, Pakistan, Portugal, Italy, Belgium and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

What are the largest producers of gauze (excluding medical gauze) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of gauze production was China, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, gauze production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Hungary, fourfold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of gauze (excluding medical gauze) to South Africa?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of gauze excluding medical gauze) to South Africa, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India, with a 0.7% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of gauze (excluding medical gauze) from South Africa?

In value terms, Botswana remains the key foreign market for gauze excluding medical gauze) exports from South Africa, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland, with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for gauze (excluding medical gauze) in South Africa?

The average gauze export price stood at $0.9 per square meter in 2022, shrinking by -99.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for gauze (excluding medical gauze) in South Africa?

The average gauze import price stood at $1 per square meter in 2022, dropping by -7.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the gauze market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13204400 - Gauze (excluding medical gauze, narrow woven fabrics)

Country coverage:

South Africa

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023