
South Africa - Coated Printing and Writing Papers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in South Africa
The South African market for coated printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in South Africa
In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 16%. Coated printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.
Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers
Exports from South Africa
In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from South Africa, together accounting for 75% of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland and Kenya, which together accounted for a further 23%.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of +22.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Zambia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), with a combined 69% share of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of +18.6%, 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 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.
Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 Kenya (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers
Imports into South Africa
In 2021, coated printing and writing paper imports into South Africa surged to X tons, growing by 19% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 25% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland stood at -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-6.9% per year) and South Korea (-12.1% per year).
In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to South Africa were Finland ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 49% of total imports. South Korea, Brazil, Austria, Italy, Indonesia, Sweden and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.
Brazil, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices by Country
The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for coated printing and writing paper 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.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1616 - Printing and writing papers, coated
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- 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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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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