South Africa: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in South Africa

The South African market for household and sanitary articles of paper fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in South Africa

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from South Africa was estimated at X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Kuwait, the Netherlands, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, the UK, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2022, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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