SADC: Graphic Papers Market 2025

Graphic Papers Market Size in SADC

The SADC graphic papers market reached $X in 2022, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in SADC

In value terms, graphic papers production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic papers were exported in SADC; waning by -26.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 57%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 98% of total exports in 2022.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic papers exports, with a CAGR of -7.1% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of South Africa (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest graphic papers supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, graphic papers exports declined by an average annual rate of -5.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 +2.2% per year.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, graphic papers imports in SADC expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 8.3% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the major importer of graphic papers, mixing up 60% of total imports. Tanzania (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Angola (X tons). All these countries together held near 17% share of total imports. Zimbabwe (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic papers imports into South Africa stood at -1.6%. At the same time, Mozambique (+5.1%), Madagascar (+3.0%) and Tanzania (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +5.1% from 2012-2022. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and Namibia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Zimbabwe (-1.7%), Botswana (-2.0%), Zambia (-2.5%) and Mauritius (-6.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tanzania (+3.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -3.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic papers in SADC, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 4.5% share.

In South Africa, graphic papers imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (+2.6% per year) and Zimbabwe (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Madagascar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform