SADC: Gauze Market 2024

Gauze Market Size in SADC

For the third consecutive year, the SADC gauze market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Gauze Production in SADC

In value terms, gauze production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Gauze Exports

Exports in SADC

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of gauze (excluding medical gauze) decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gauze exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the main exporting country with an export of around X square meters, which finished at X% of total exports. Tanzania (X square meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Zambia (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to gauze exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania, South Africa and Zambia increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest gauze supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, gauze exports decreased by 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: Zambia (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per square meter in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then fell sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per square meter), while Tanzania (less than $X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Gauze Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X square meters of gauze (excluding medical gauze) were imported in SADC; dropping by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gauze imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X square meters) was the largest importer of gauze (excluding medical gauze), constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X square meters), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mozambique (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gauze (excluding medical gauze) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per square meter), while Mozambique stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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