Africa’s Industrial Sewing Machines Market to Grow 1.7% Annually by 2035
The African market for industrial automatic sewing machines looks set for noticeable growth over the next decade. IndexBox recently projected the market volume could hit 272,000 units by 2035, with a value around $133 million.
There was a slight dip in 2024, but demand in places like Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt is keeping things on an upward track. Let’s dig into the market trends, forecasts, size, and some insights for Africa’s industrial automatic sewing machine sector.
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Market Trends and Insights
The African market for industrial automatic sewing machines has shown real resilience over the last ten years. Even with a small drop in 2024, the general trend keeps pointing up.
Market volume peaked at 386,000 units in 2021. From 2024 to 2035, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.7%.
In terms of value, projections suggest a CAGR of 2.4%. By 2035, the market could reach $133 million.
Key Consumption Markets
In 2024, Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt led the way, together using 44% of all industrial automatic sewing machines in Africa. Countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Cameroon, Tunisia, and Mali also made up a good chunk—about 34% of the market.
Mali stands out here, seeing the fastest growth in consumption, with a staggering CAGR of 126.6% from 2013 to 2024.
Production and Export Analysis
Production in Africa has really struggled. In 2024, the continent produced around 2,400 units, which is a far cry from the 28,000 units made back in 2013.
Niger took the lead, making up 83% of all production. Namibia and Zambia also contributed, but in much smaller amounts.
Export Trends
Exports have dropped as well. In 2024, Africa exported roughly 3,400 units, down from 29,000 in 2013.
South Africa, Djibouti, and Ethiopia stood out as the main exporters, together accounting for 68% of total exports. When it comes to value, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Mauritius led, making up 71% of export value.
Import Dynamics
Imports into Africa have generally been on the rise, though 2024 saw a small decrease. Total imports reached 227,000 units, with Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt importing the most.
These three countries took in 44% of all imports. Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Cameroon, Tunisia, and Mali also played significant roles as importers.
Import Value and Prices
Looking at value, Kenya, Egypt, and Nigeria made up 48% of total imports. The average import price in Africa was $340 per unit in 2024, up 27% from the previous year.
Kenya paid the most at $1,200 per unit, while Ghana paid the least at just $36 per unit. That’s quite a range, isn’t it?
Future Market Outlook
The road ahead looks pretty good for Africa’s industrial automatic sewing machine market. By 2035, the market could reach 272,000 units, thanks to rising demand in key countries.
The market value is also on track to hit $133 million by 2035.
Key Growth Drivers
- Increasing Demand: Countries like Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt are driving up demand for these machines.
- Technological Advancements: New sewing machine tech is making things more efficient and affordable.
- Economic Growth: As economies across Africa develop, more industries need these machines.
If you want to dive deeper, check out the full report on the IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform.
Conclusion
Looks like the industrial automatic sewing machine market in Africa is heading in a good direction. Demand keeps climbing, and tech keeps pushing things forward.
Places like Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt? They’re still the main players here. Sure, there are some bumps in production and export, but honestly, the future seems pretty bright for folks involved in the industry.
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