SADC: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in SADC

In 2022, the SADC paper industry finishing agents market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in SADC

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were exported in SADC; waning by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper industry finishing agents exports from South Africa stood at X%. Madagascar experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Madagascar increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest paper industry finishing agents supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Madagascar totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in SADC

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of finishing agents used in the paper industry. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Zimbabwe (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported finishing agents used in the paper industry in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In South Africa, paper industry finishing agents imports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform