South Africa - Matches - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingExport of Matches Soars to $1.1M in South Africa in January 2024
South Africa Matches Exports
In January 2024, overseas shipments of matches were finally on the rise to reach 216 tons for the first time since August 2023, thus ending a four-month declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 when exports increased by 120% m-o-m.
In value terms, matches exports soared to $1.1M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2024. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 with an increase of 116% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Matches in South Africa (thousand USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | |
| Mozambique | 237 | 319 | 92.6 | 169 | 308 | 94.3 | 258 | 456 | 599 | 632 | 93.1 | 199 | 626 |
| Namibia | 45.3 | 83.5 | 79.9 | 82.6 | 91.5 | 191 | 8.8 | 86.5 | 168 | 4.3 | 83.5 | 87.5 | 184 |
| Botswana | 137 | 280 | 7.0 | 132 | 65.1 | 195 | 70.3 | 134 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 136 | 5.2 | 140 |
| Lesotho | 116 | 31.3 | 54.6 | 71.1 | 239 | 92.4 | 314 | 305 | 289 | 258 | 77.9 | 101 | 47.3 |
| Swaziland | 47.9 | 74.5 | 21.9 | 130 | 20.3 | 80.1 | 15.3 | 73.1 | 17.3 | 5.8 | 39.5 | 54.6 | 42.2 |
| Others | 26.8 | 29.8 | 25.3 | 22.4 | 215 | 414 | 168 | 50.7 | 148 | 43.6 | 89.5 | 98.4 | 61.6 |
| Total | 610 | 818 | 281 | 607 | 939 | 1,068 | 834 | 1,104 | 1,228 | 946 | 519 | 547 | 1,101 |
Exports by Country
Namibia (59 tons), Mozambique (54 tons) and Botswana (50 tons) were the main destinations of matches exports from South Africa, together accounting for 75% of total exports.
From January 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Mozambique ($626K) remains the key foreign market for matches exports from South Africa, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($184K), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a 13% share.
From January 2023 to January 2024, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Mozambique stood at +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Namibia (+12.4% per month) and Botswana (+0.2% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In January 2024, the matches price stood at $5,092 per ton (FOB, South Africa), jumping by 66% against the previous month. In general, export price indicated tangible growth from January 2023 to January 2024: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.3% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on January 2024 figures, matches export price increased by +95.8% against November 2023 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In January 2024, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($11,690 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($1,561 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the matches 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 20512000 - Matches (excluding Bengal matches and other pyrotechnic products)
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 THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
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)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- 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
