South Africa - Cartons, Boxes And Cases Of Corrugated Paper Or Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa's Corrugated Paper Boxes Export Reaches Record $72M in 2023
South Africa Corrugated Paper Boxes Exports
In 2023, the amount of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exported from South Africa totaled 60K tons, picking up by 12% against 2022 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 61K tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, corrugated paper box exports expanded to $72M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
Corrugated Paper Boxes Exports By Country (Million USD)">
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Corrugated Paper Boxes in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Mozambique | 10.8 | 12.5 | 11.9 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 16.8 | 20.6 | 22.3 |
| Zimbabwe | 10.6 | 10.1 | 8.1 | 5.8 | 7.0 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 10.8 | 11.3 | 16.6 |
| Swaziland | 2.7 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 8.7 | 9.7 | 11.1 |
| Botswana | 12.2 | 11.4 | 7.6 | 5.9 | 7.4 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Namibia | 10.8 | 10.8 | 8.1 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 8.2 | 9.5 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.9 | 5.5 |
| Zambia | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| Lesotho | 2.8 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Angola | 2.5 | 2.6 | 4.6 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Others | 11.3 | 14.4 | 12.8 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 11.3 | 8.9 | 3.8 | 6.0 | 9.6 | 5.4 |
| Total | 64.5 | 69.3 | 61.3 | 47.1 | 53.4 | 58.5 | 55.3 | 44.6 | 59.5 | 69.7 | 72.4 |
Exports by Country
Mozambique (19K tons), Swaziland (18K tons) and Zimbabwe (9.6K tons) were the main destinations of corrugated paper box exports from South Africa, together comprising 77% of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of +23.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for corrugated paper box exported from South Africa were Mozambique ($22M), Zimbabwe ($17M) and Swaziland ($11M), together comprising 69% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +15.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the corrugated paper boxes price amounted to $1,198 per ton (FOB, South Africa), reducing by -7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,398 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($1,726 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($598 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the corrugated paper box market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 17211300 - Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard
Country coverage:
- South Africa
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
