SADC: Paper Hand Towels Market 2025

Paper Hand Towels Market Size in SADC

For the third year in a row, the SADC paper hand towels market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Paper Hand Towels Production in SADC

In value terms, paper hand towels production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Paper Hand Towels Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper hand towels increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper hand towels exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of paper hand towels, namely South Africa, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper hand towels exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest paper hand towels supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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.

Paper Hand Towels Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper hand towels were imported in SADC; with a decrease of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper hand towels imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the largest importer of paper hand towels, comprising X% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Tanzania (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Botswana (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Seychelles (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper hand towels imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Tanzania (X%), Seychelles (X%), Mozambique (X%), Botswana (X%), Namibia (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Seychelles and Namibia increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, paper hand towels imports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

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 Seychelles ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform