South Africa: Non-Knitted Women Apparel Market 2024

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Market Size in South Africa

The South African non-knitted women apparel market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Production in South Africa

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel production dropped significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Botswana (X units) and Swaziland (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted women apparel exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Lesotho, Mozambique and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-knitted women apparel exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Lesotho, Zambia and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Lesotho, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted women apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Botswana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Swaziland (X units) and Lesotho (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted women apparel imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted women apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, non-knitted women apparel import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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