SADC: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in SADC

After two years of decline, the SADC market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 7.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in SADC

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports in SADC

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when their volume increased by 48% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports, with a CAGR of -3.8% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets plunged by an average annual rate of -6.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -2.3% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imported in SADC soared to X tons, growing by 39% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 36% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Angola (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Zambia (X tons), together constituting a 57% share of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (+7.2%), Madagascar (+4.9%), Mozambique (+4.8%), Angola (+4.7%) and Tanzania (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +7.2% from 2012-2021. Zimbabwe experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Zambia (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Democratic Republic of the Congo (+3.8 p.p.), Angola (+2.3 p.p.) and Tanzania (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Zambia and South Africa saw its share reduced by -1.8% and -3.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in SADC, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at -1.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (+1.3% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+6.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform