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View PricingSouth Africa Witnesses a 14% Surge in Filter Paper Prices, Reaching $8,993 per Ton.
South Africa Filter Paper Import Price in July 2023
In July 2023, the filter paper price stood at $8,993 per ton (CIF, South Africa), surging by 14% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a prominent increase from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +5.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, filter paper import price increased by +35.4% against April 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 43% month-to-month. The import price peaked in July 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($8,442 per ton), while the price for Italy ($5,202 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Import Price of Filter Paper in South Africa (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
Germany | 6,137 | 7,312 | 5,784 | 5,701 | 10,816 | 8,439 | 6,611 | 6,323 | 6,845 | 8,217 | 7,642 | 8,004 | 8,442 |
United Kingdom | 5,712 | 6,084 | 5,797 | 4,741 | 5,765 | 40,349 | 6,690 | 6,348 | 6,437 | 4,603 | 6,883 | 7,644 | 7,718 |
Italy | 3,188 | 3,607 | 3,320 | 3,392 | 4,401 | 4,449 | 4,249 | 4,186 | 5,100 | 5,308 | 5,276 | 5,525 | 5,202 |
Belgium | 3,015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Average | 4,607 | 6,325 | 4,668 | 5,212 | 6,191 | 8,866 | 6,544 | 7,279 | 8,490 | 6,644 | 8,043 | 7,860 | 8,993 |
South Africa Filter Paper Imports
In July 2023, purchases abroad of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape increased by 4.3% to 210 tons, rising for the third month in a row after three months of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 when imports increased by 106% against the previous month.
In value terms, filter paper imports soared to $1.9M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 when imports increased by 150% month-to-month.
South Africa Filter Paper Imports by Country
In July 2023, Germany (126 tons) constituted the largest supplier of filter paper to South Africa, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, filter paper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (57 tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (21 tons), with a 9.9% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the UK (+1.6% per month) and Italy (-19.2% per month).
In value terms, Germany ($1.1M) constituted the largest supplier of filter paper to South Africa, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($438K), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.7% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the UK (+4.2% per month) and Italy (-15.9% per month).
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
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- Market Size and Growth, By Product
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- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024