South Africa: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in South Africa

The South African market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from South Africa expanded rapidly to X tons, with an increase of 11% against 2021 figures. In general, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +60.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 44%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +79.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from South Africa, together comprising 54% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +48.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Namibia ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 52% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +30.8%, 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

The average export price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 48%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Malawi (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier to South Africa, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+7.1% per year) and Malaysia (+90.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 59% of total imports. Italy, Malaysia, Belgium, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan (Chinese), Portugal and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +84.0%, 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 non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform