SADC: Printing Components Market 2024

Printing Components Market Size in SADC

The SADC printing components market contracted to $X in 2022, declining by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Printing Components Production in SADC

In value terms, printing components production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Printing Components Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, printing components exports in SADC shrank sharply to X tons, dropping by -21.7% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 95% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing components exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 70%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -6.9% from 2012 to 2022. Tanzania (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (-2.8 p.p.) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest printing components supplier in SADC, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

In South Africa, printing components exports plunged by an average annual rate of -15.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (-2.2%).

Printing Components Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of printing components in SADC declined to X tons, waning by -4.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing components imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 55% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons), together achieving a 34% share of total imports. Malawi (X tons) and Namibia (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 leading importing countries, was attained by Angola (with a CAGR of +29.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Angola, Zambia, Mauritius, Malawi and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Angola, with a CAGR of +25.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 24%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform