South Africa - Handmade Paper And Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingIn 2023, South Africa's Handmade Paper Export Hits $3.4 Million
South Africa Handmade Paper Exports
After four years of growth, overseas shipments of handmade paper and paperboard decreased by -23.1% to 1.7K tons in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 2.2K tons in 2022, and then declined dramatically in the following year.
In value terms, handmade paper exports amounted to $3.4M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Handmade Paper in South Africa (thousand USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Botswana | 106 | 174 | 63.8 | 483 | 381 | 321 | 608 | 478 | 1,149 | 1,766 | 1,762 |
| Swaziland | 203 | 34.3 | 497 | 377 | 320 | 529 | 344 | 151 | 209 | 622 | 787 |
| Namibia | 39.7 | 101 | 93.7 | 17.6 | 46.9 | 99.1 | 40.6 | 76.4 | 112 | 156 | 420 |
| Zambia | 14.8 | 26.4 | 27.9 | 59.0 | 50.0 | 27.5 | 30.8 | 3.0 | 30.0 | 72.3 | 123 |
| Netherlands | N/A | N/A | 3.8 | N/A | 2.5 | 10.0 | 58.5 | 84.1 | 96.1 | 108 | 120 |
| Zimbabwe | 88.2 | 9.8 | 54.5 | 14.0 | 42.6 | 132 | 31.3 | 14.8 | 290 | 146 | 63.7 |
| Mozambique | 44.6 | 72.4 | 24.9 | 6.1 | 32.7 | 27.0 | 61.4 | 9.9 | 23.6 | 290 | 57.0 |
| Lesotho | 21.0 | 62.0 | 136 | 133 | 64.6 | 45.6 | 70.9 | 52.2 | 34.2 | 26.2 | 21.2 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 134 | 177 | 250 | 46.5 | 77.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 31.9 | 39.5 | 65.1 | 9.1 |
| Others | 40.3 | 38.1 | 51.0 | 37.1 | 73.2 | 130 | 48.6 | 36.1 | 65.9 | 59.9 | 83.6 |
| Total | 692 | 695 | 1,203 | 1,173 | 1,091 | 1,322 | 1,295 | 938 | 2,050 | 3,312 | 3,447 |
Exports by Country
Botswana (917 tons) was the main destination for handmade paper exports from South Africa, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, handmade paper exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (353 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Namibia (230 tons), with a 14% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Botswana stood at +26.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (+6.5% per year) and Namibia (+22.3% per year).
In value terms, Botswana ($1.8M) remains the key foreign market for handmade paper and paperboard exports from South Africa, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($787K), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 12% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Botswana totaled +32.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (+14.5% per year) and Namibia (+26.6% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the handmade paper price stood at $2,040 per ton (FOB, South Africa), with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
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 Mozambique ($3,588 per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($1,011 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the handmade paper 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 17121200 - Handmade paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets (excluding newsprint)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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
