SADC: Baby Garment Market 2024

Baby Garment Market Size in SADC

The SADC baby garment market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Garment Production in SADC

In value terms, baby garment production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Garment Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, baby garment exports in SADC fell to X units, which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which resulted at X% of total exports. Madagascar (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mauritius (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Lesotho (X units) and Botswana (X units). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Angola (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to baby garment exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Angola (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Botswana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lesotho (X%), Madagascar (X%) and Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.), Lesotho (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth 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 garment export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per unit), while Angola ($X per unit) 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 more modest paces of growth.

Baby Garment Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of babies garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby garment imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Botswana (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Zambia (X%). The following importers - Namibia (X units) and Angola (X units) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of babies garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted). At the same time, Zambia (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Namibia (X%), Angola (X%) and Botswana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported babies garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

In South Africa, baby garment imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per unit), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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