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South Africa - Paper Binders, Folders And File Covers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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South Africa - Paper Binders, Folders And File Covers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Oct 11, 2023

26% Drop in South Africa's Paper File Cover Price, Averaging $3,143 per Ton

South Africa Paper File Cover Export Price in July 2023

In July 2023, the paper file cover price stood at $3,143 per ton (FOB, South Africa), shrinking by -25.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2022 when the average export price increased by 102% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $4,834 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($5,185 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($1,907 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (+49.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

South Africa Paper File Cover Export Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)
COUNTRYExport Price of Paper File Cover in South Africa (USD per ton)
Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023
Swaziland4,1125,8443,0712,4704,1712,7874,6534,3543,8705,9275,4955,1355,185
Botswana7,7256,2016,2964,9424,8404,9524,6996,5874,8804,5554,8254,6604,977
Namibia4,4422,6263,4633,3224,6253,6993,2403,6304,2104,0533,5054,3483,685
Lesotho1,5742,2883,0491,9342,3642,6943,9992,5575,2882,2025,4072,6192,937
Malawi3,2324,5852,1173,0545,0253,0025,7023,7922,2553,1452,6445,8892,723
Mozambique2,5272,82346817,4542,9055,4426,6564,63916,3104,3053,2983,1801,907
IsraelN/A3421,552N/A1,134N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Average3,6581,9153,8654,3053,3524,0034,2292,5404,8343,9383,9714,2413,143

South Africa Paper File Cover Exports

Paper file cover exports from South Africa soared to 51 tons in July 2023, jumping by 29% compared with the previous month. In general, exports enjoyed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when exports increased by 121% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 98 tons. From September 2022 to July 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover exports contracted slightly to $162K (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when exports increased by 63% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $232K; afterwards, it flattened through to July 2023.

South Africa Paper File Cover Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (16 tons), Malawi (9.1 tons) and Namibia (8.8 tons) were the main destinations of paper file cover exports from South Africa, together comprising 66% of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Lesotho, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($40K), Namibia ($32K) and Botswana ($31K) constituted the largest markets for paper file cover exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 64% of total exports. Malawi, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zambia and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of +22.9%, 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.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper file cover 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.

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  • Prodcom 17231350 - Binders, folders and file covers, of paper or paperboard (excluding book covers)

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  • South Africa

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  • Market volume and value
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  • Export and import prices
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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