South Africa: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in South Africa

The South African paper and paperboard market reached $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible slump. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in South Africa

In value terms, paper and paperboard production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard exported from South Africa contracted rapidly to X tons, dropping by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, New Zealand, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Spain, Chile, Angola, Tanzania and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Zambia ($X) and Namibia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Botswana, Malawi, Italy, Mozambique, New Zealand, Tanzania, Chile, Spain, Angola and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 paper and paperboard export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard were imported into South Africa; surging by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Indonesia, Australia, South Korea, Austria, India, Sweden, Russia, the Netherlands and the United States 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 Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X) were the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. Brazil, Indonesia, Austria, India, South Korea, Sweden, the United States, Australia, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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