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South Africa: Peat Market 2022

Peat Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African peat market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Peat Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of peat exported from South Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2020. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, peat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of peat exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Lesotho and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, 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 peat exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Zambia ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana and Lesotho, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Lesotho, 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

In 2021, the average peat export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Peat Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of peat increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, peat imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of peat imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Estonia, Latvia, India and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Latvia (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Ireland ($X) and Lithuania ($X) were the largest peat suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Latvia, Estonia, India and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, the average peat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for peat in the world?

Finland constituted the country with the largest volume of peat consumption, accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, peat consumption in Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Sweden, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.1% share.

What are the largest producers of peat in the world?

Finland constituted the country with the largest volume of peat production, accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, peat production in Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sweden, fivefold. Germany ranked third in terms of total production with a 7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of peat to South Africa?

In value terms, the Netherlands, Ireland and Lithuania were the largest peat suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Latvia, Estonia, India and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the leading importers of peat from South Africa?

In value terms, the largest markets for peat exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia, together comprising 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana, Lesotho and Mozambique, which together accounted for a further 23%.

What is the average export price for peat in South Africa?

In 2021, the average peat export price amounted to $485 per ton, with a decrease of -22.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for peat in South Africa?

The average peat import price stood at $152 per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the peat market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023