South Africa: Leather Sports Gloves Market 2024

Leather Sports Gloves Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African leather sports gloves market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Leather sports gloves consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Leather Sports Gloves Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts exported from South Africa dropped remarkably to X units, reducing by X% against the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leather sports gloves exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Botswana (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of leather sports gloves exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average leather sports gloves export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw prominent growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Leather Sports Gloves Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leather sports gloves imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X units), India (X units) and Indonesia (X units) were the main suppliers of leather sports gloves imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. China and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest leather sports gloves suppliers to South Africa were Indonesia ($X), Pakistan ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average leather sports gloves import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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