South Africa: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2025

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the South African sack kraft paper market, when its value increased by 44% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in South Africa

In value terms, sack kraft paper production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 191% against the previous year. Sack kraft paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of sack kraft paper exported from South Africa contracted modestly to X tons, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 243%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 301%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main destinations of sack kraft paper exports from South Africa, together comprising 65% of total exports. Kuwait, Zambia, the United Arab Emirates, Namibia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of +43.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for sack kraft paper exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Ghana ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports. Kenya, Zambia, the United Arab Emirates, Namibia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Zambia, with a CAGR of +31.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average sack kraft paper export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Saudi Arabia (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports into South Africa

Sack kraft paper imports into South Africa expanded notably to X tons in 2022, picking up by 14% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of sack kraft paper imports to South Africa, together comprising 59% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +59.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Finland ($X) were the largest sack kraft paper suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Russia, Sweden, Brazil, the Czech Republic, the United States and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +60.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average sack kraft paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 37% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Finland ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform