South Africa: Market for Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) 2025

Market Size for Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) in South Africa

The South African market for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -8.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) in South Africa

In value terms, production of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -12.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s exported from South Africa skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 49% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 81%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s from South Africa, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Swaziland ($X), together comprising 67% of total exports. Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Mauritius, with a CAGR of +35.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 39%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)

Imports into South Africa

Imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s into South Africa soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 85% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 326%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 134%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s to South Africa, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Slovenia, Italy, China, the Netherlands and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +436.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) suppliers to South Africa were Italy ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together accounting for 66% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +276.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s increased by +6.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform