South Africa: Market for Packing Cases, Boxes And Similar Packings 2025

Market Size for Packing Cases, Boxes And Similar Packings in South Africa

The South African wooden case and box market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Wooden case and box consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Packing Cases, Boxes And Similar Packings in South Africa

In value terms, wooden case and box production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Wooden case and box production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Packing Cases, Boxes And Similar Packings

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of packing cases, boxes and similar packings exported from South Africa reduced to X units, shrinking by X% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden case and box exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X units), Botswana (X units) and Namibia (X units) were the main destinations of wooden case and box exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Belgium, Swaziland, India, Zambia, Lesotho and Zimbabwe 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 India (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Botswana ($X) and Namibia ($X) constituted the largest markets for wooden case and box exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Belgium, Swaziland, India, Zambia, Lesotho and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average wooden case and box export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Zambia ($X per unit) and Botswana ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per unit) and India ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Packing Cases, Boxes And Similar Packings

Imports into South Africa

Wooden case and box imports into South Africa expanded modestly to X units in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden case and box imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Swaziland (X units), Botswana (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of wooden case and box imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Namibia, Angola, Denmark, India, China, Slovakia, Italy, Germany, the United States and Lesotho 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 Angola (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of packing cases, boxes and similar packings to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wooden case and box import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 France ($X per unit), while the price for Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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