South Africa: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in South Africa

The South African market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls dropped to $X in 2021, declining by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in South Africa

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 24%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, when their volume increased by 317% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from South Africa, together accounting for 54% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +34.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Ghana ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ghana, with a CAGR of +35.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 10%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Zimbabwe ($X per ton) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritius ($X per ton) and Tanzania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cote d'Ivoire (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by -17.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 218%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 178%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier to South Africa, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +48.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+53.0% per year) and Germany (-23.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to South Africa, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +45.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+44.2% per year) and Germany (-12.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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