SADC: Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market 2024

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market Size in SADC

The SADC self-adhesive printed label market amounted to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Production in SADC

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of self-adhesive printed labels exported in SADC plummeted to X tons, falling by -20.8% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 84% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), achieving a 7.3% share of total exports. The following exporters - Madagascar (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) - together made up 7.1% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to self-adhesive printed label exports from South Africa stood at +1.3%. At the same time, Madagascar (+24.3%) and Tanzania (+15.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +24.3% from 2012-2022. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania and Madagascar increased by +5.2 and +3.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest self-adhesive printed label supplier in SADC, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (+22.0% per year) and Mauritius (-1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of self-adhesive printed labels imported in SADC amounted to X tons, flattening at the year before. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mozambique (X tons), distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Angola (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main importers of self-adhesive printed labels, together generating 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-adhesive printed label importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Mozambique ($X), together accounting for 37% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +13.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 7.3%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Madagascar ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform