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South Africa - Nonwoven Fabric - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Dec 22, 2023

South Africa's October 2023 Nonwoven Fabric Imports Surge Significantly, Reaching $7.8M

South Africa Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Nonwoven fabric imports into South Africa reached 2.3K tons in October 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the month before. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the period from October 2022 to October 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 43% m-o-m.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports skyrocketed to $7.8M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0% from October 2022 to October 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2023 when imports increased by 30% against the previous month.South Africa Nonwoven Fabric Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Nonwoven Fabric in South Africa (thousand USD)
Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023
China2,0622,1143,0363,1341,5442,8762,7322,6702,9513,0542,9253,0442,708
Czech Republic9131,7511,4912,1521,2351,5461,3471,4534896125461,0721,185
Germany4676083904054033215968231,0805711,3196501,096
India140432221358362458359249395347326225649
Egypt43861946325823636.3N/A37.7152364284134330
Turkey67460916926511538255.6452505238591254152
Australia16733421922883.111313015187.614910867.7N/A
Others1,3031,3741,3292,7002,2072,2451,6741,9711,6921,3192,5591,3471,700
Total6,1657,8407,3199,4996,1857,9786,8947,8077,3536,6538,6586,7927,821

Imports by Country

In October 2023, China (1K tons) constituted the largest supplier of nonwoven fabric to South Africa, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, nonwoven fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (332 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (268 tons), with a 12% share.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China amounted to +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+1.5% per month) and India (+13.0% per month).

In value terms, China ($2.7M) constituted the largest supplier of nonwoven fabric to South Africa, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($1.2M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China amounted to +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+2.2% per month) and Germany (+7.4% per month).

Import Prices by Country

In October 2023, the nonwoven fabric price stood at $3,437 per ton (CIF, South Africa), with an increase of 15% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $3,757 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to October 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($6,972 per ton), while the price for India ($2,420 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nonwoven fabric 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 13951010 - Non-wovens of a weight . .25 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951020 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .25 g/m. but . .70 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951030 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .70 g/m. but . .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951050 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951070 - Non-wovens, coated or covered (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel)

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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