Africa: Filaments Sewing Thread Market 2020

Filaments Sewing Thread Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the filaments sewing thread market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The filaments sewing thread consumption continues to indicate a drastic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the filaments sewing thread market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Filaments Sewing Thread Exports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of sewing thread of man-made filaments exported in Africa stood at X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. The filaments sewing thread exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, filaments sewing thread exports totaled $X in 2017. The filaments sewing thread exports continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the filaments sewing thread exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Filaments Sewing Thread Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) prevails in filaments sewing thread exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons), generating X% share of total exports. Sudan (X tons) occupied the slight share of total exports.

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

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

In Egypt, filaments sewing thread exports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+X% per year) and Mauritius (-X% per year).

Filaments Sewing Thread Export Prices by Country in Africa

The filaments sewing thread export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The filaments sewing thread export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Egypt ($X per kg), while Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Sudan (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Filaments Sewing Thread Imports in Africa

The imports stood at X tons in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased 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 filaments sewing thread imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, filaments sewing thread imports amounted to $X in 2017. The filaments sewing thread imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the filaments sewing thread imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Filaments Sewing Thread Imports by Country in Africa

Egypt was the largest importer of sewing thread of man-made filaments in Africa, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. Morocco (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Senegal (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Sudan (+X%), Nigeria (+X%), Senegal (+X%), Kenya (+X%), Ethiopia (+X%) and Algeria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sudan emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Tunisia (-X%), Madagascar (-X%), South Africa (-X%), Morocco (-X%) and Lesotho (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Lesotho (X%), Morocco (X%), South Africa (X%), Madagascar (X%) and Tunisia (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Senegal (-X%), Nigeria (-X%), Sudan (-X%) and Egypt (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest filaments sewing thread markets worldwide were Tunisia ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Madagascar, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Algeria and Sudan, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , Sudan (+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.

Filaments Sewing Thread Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the filaments sewing thread import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. The filaments sewing thread import price continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Tunisia ($X per kg), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform