SADC: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2024

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

In 2022, the SADC market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported in SADC contracted notably to X tons, dropping by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons), together reaching X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. 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 X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 supplier in SADC.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a modest expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports in SADC

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 declined to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with the year before. The total import volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Tanzania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Angola (X%), Zambia (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%). Mozambique (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Mozambique (X%), Zambia (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (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. Zimbabwe experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform