SADC: Baby Clothes Market 2024

Baby Clothes Market Size in SADC

The SADC baby clothes market declined to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in SADC

In value terms, baby clothes production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in SADC declined to X tons, waning by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Madagascar (X tons) was the largest exporter of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted), mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Zimbabwe (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to baby clothes exports from Madagascar stood at X%. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Swaziland (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Madagascar (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) remains the largest baby clothes supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

In Madagascar, baby clothes exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant 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, baby clothes export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) imported in SADC dropped slightly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the key importers of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in SADC, together mixing up X% of total imports. Botswana (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X tons), Angola (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Mauritius (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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