South Africa: Market for Printing And Writing Paper, Other Paper And Paperboard 2019

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard in South Africa

The revenue of the printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the consumption of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard decreased by -X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. South Africa consumption of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard in South Africa

In 2017, production of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in South Africa totaled X square meters, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, production of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continues to indicate a mild drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. South Africa production of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard peaked of X square meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard from South Africa

Exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard from South Africa totaled X square meters in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard reached their peak volume of X square meters. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard stood at $X in 2017. Overall, exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. In that year, the exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country from South Africa

In 2017, Germany (X square meters) and Finland (X square meters) represented the major exporters of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in the globe, together achieving X% of total exports. China (X square meters) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Indonesia (X%), Sweden (X%), Austria (X%) and Canada (X%). Belgium (X square meters), the U.S. (X square meters), Italy (X square meters), Portugal (X square meters) and South Korea (X square meters) took the slight share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports.

China (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices for Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country in South Africa

In 2017, the export price for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in South Africa amounted to $X per thousand square meters, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard attained its peak figure level of $X per thousand square meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in the U.S. ($X per thousand square meters) and Italy ($X per thousand square meters), while Sweden ($X per thousand square meters) and Finland ($X per thousand square meters) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard into South Africa

Imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard into South Africa amounted to X square meters in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continue to indicate a measured setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. South Africa imports peaked of X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard stood at $X in 2017. Overall, imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continue to indicate a noticeable deduction. South Africa imports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country into South Africa

Germany (X square meters) and the U.S. (X square meters) represented the main importers of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in 2017, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. The UK (X square meters) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%) and Singapore (X%). The following importers - Belgium (X square meters), Italy (X square meters), India (X square meters), Poland (X square meters), Japan (X square meters), Spain (X square meters) and Turkey (X square meters) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the U.S. ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, Belgium, Italy, India, Turkey, Singapore, Spain, Poland, Japan and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices for Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country in South Africa

The import price for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in South Africa stood at $X per thousand square meters in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. South Africa import price peaked of $X per thousand square meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Turkey ($X per thousand square meters), while Singapore ($X per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Turkey (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform