South Africa: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in South Africa

The South African non-cellular polystyrene film market contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -16.9% 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). In general, consumption, however, posted a prominent expansion. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exported from South Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of 64% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polystyrene film exports from South Africa, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Mauritius and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +224.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular polystyrene film exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), together accounting for 67% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ethiopia, with a CAGR of +326.0%, 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 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 68% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-cellular polystyrene film export price increased by +137.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Nigeria (+37.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported into South Africa; with a decrease of -21.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to South Africa, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +77.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) were the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +78.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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