According to the latest April 2025 report by IndexBox, the woven carpets and textile coverings market in Africa reached a value of $3.3 billion in 2024, showing a 3% increase compared to the previous year.
In terms of volume, the market consumed approximately 287 million square meters, representing a 3.6% growth from 2023.
This positive trend highlights steady demand for woven carpets across the continent, driven by construction activity, urbanization, and consumer interest in interior design.
Leading Consumer and Producer: Egypt
Egypt maintained its dominant position in the African woven carpet market.
In 2024, Egypt accounted for:
- 84% of total African woven carpet consumption, equal to approximately 240 million square meters.
- $3 billion of the market’s total value.
On the production side, Egypt produced around 251 million square meters of woven carpets, representing 96% of Africa’s total output.
This overwhelming dominance places Egypt as the central hub for both domestic consumption and regional exports of woven carpets in Africa.
Import Dynamics
In 2024, Africa’s imports of woven carpets experienced a recovery after two consecutive years of decline.
Total imports reached approximately 38 million square meters.
This rebound indicates rising demand that local production alone could not fully satisfy, particularly in countries with less developed manufacturing capacities.
Future Market Outlook: Growth to 2035
Looking ahead, IndexBox projects that Africa’s woven carpet market will continue expanding steadily:
- By 2035, the market volume is expected to reach approximately 416 million square meters.
- The market value is forecasted to rise to $4.9 billion.
The compound annual growth rates (CAGR) forecasted for the period 2025–2035 are:
- +3.4% CAGR in terms of volume.
- +3.7% CAGR in terms of value.
These optimistic projections are supported by ongoing infrastructure developments, housing projects, rising middle-class populations, and a growing preference for decorative home and commercial interiors across Africa.
