SADC: Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Market 2024

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Market Size in SADC

The SADC plastic self-adhesive plate market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Production in SADC

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 59%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Exports

Exports in SADC

Plastic self-adhesive plate exports shrank slightly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -3.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2022. Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -1.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Botswana (+36.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012-2022. Botswana (+2.3 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 ($X) remains the largest plastic self-adhesive plate supplier in SADC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to +1.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Botswana totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+3.3%).

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Imports

Imports in SADC

Plastic self-adhesive plate imports declined modestly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -3.4% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 66% of total imports in 2022. Angola (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 10% share of total imports. Mozambique (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (+10.6%), Mozambique (+6.9%), Zimbabwe (+6.4%), Tanzania (+4.9%), Botswana (+3.3%) and Mauritius (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +10.6% from 2012-2022. Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Namibia (-1.8%) and Angola (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+9.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Namibia (-1.7 p.p.) and Angola (-7.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes in SADC, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a 5.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 4.9% share.

In South Africa, plastic self-adhesive plate imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (-5.0% per year) and Tanzania (+6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mauritius ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) and Zambia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform