SADC: Paper And Paperboard Market 2025

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in SADC

The SADC paper and paperboard market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in SADC

In value terms, paper and paperboard production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard were exported in SADC; falling by X% against the year before. In general, exports saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper and paperboard exports from South Africa stood at X%. 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 ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, paper and paperboard exports decreased 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, surging 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%).

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of paper and paperboard in SADC was estimated at X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 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 only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Tanzania (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Angola (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Madagascar (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of paper and paperboard. At the same time, Madagascar (X%), Tanzania (X%), Angola (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 experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Zimbabwe (X%) and Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.) and Madagascar (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained 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 ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($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