SADC: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in SADC

The SADC market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in SADC

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports in SADC

Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports dropped markedly to X tons in 2022, falling by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 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, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. 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 was the main exporter of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in SADC, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint were imported in SADC; surging by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Angola (X%) and Zambia (X%). Zimbabwe (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint. At the same time, Madagascar (X%), Angola (X%), Tanzania (X%), Mozambique (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Tanzania (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with an X% share.

In South Africa, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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