SADC: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2024

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in SADC

The SADC paper pulp moulded articles market dropped to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in SADC

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp increased by 0.7% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 87% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons), mixing up a 7.1% share of total exports. Zimbabwe (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper pulp moulded articles exports from South Africa stood at -11.8%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+18.5%), Malawi (+12.3%) and Madagascar (+4.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +18.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Madagascar, Zimbabwe and Malawi increased by +5.8, +2.7 and +1.5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier in SADC, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Madagascar ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled -7.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Madagascar (+6.5% per year) and Zimbabwe (+25.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 55% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while Malawi ($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 (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports in SADC

In 2022, paper pulp moulded articles imports in SADC reduced to X tons, dropping by -9.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mauritius (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) dominates imports structure, together generating 70% of total imports. Mozambique (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.2% share, followed by Madagascar (4.6%). Lesotho (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mauritius (with a CAGR of +46.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X), South Africa ($X) and Mozambique ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

Mauritius, with a CAGR of +53.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($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 (+10.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform