South Africa: Total Fibre Furnish Market 2020

Total Fibre Furnish Market Size in South Africa

The revenue of the total fibre furnish market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the total fibre furnish market reached its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Total Fibre Furnish Production in South Africa

In value terms, total fibre furnish production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, total fibre furnish production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, total fibre furnish production attained its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, total fibre furnish production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Total Fibre Furnish Exports

Exports from South Africa

Total fibre furnish exports from South Africa stood at X tons in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, total fibre furnish exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, total fibre furnish exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish exports attained their maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of total fibre furnish exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for total fibre furnish exported from South Africa were the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and Brazil ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Finland, Chile, Sweden, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Indonesia experienced the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average total fibre furnish export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the total fibre furnish export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for total fibre furnish attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for total fibre furnish failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Total Fibre Furnish Imports

Imports into South Africa

Total fibre furnish imports into South Africa totaled X tons in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, total fibre furnish imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, total fibre furnish imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) constituted the largest total fibre furnish supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, total fibre furnish imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of total fibre furnish to South Africa, comprising X% of total total fibre furnish imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average total fibre furnish import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total fibre furnish import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for total fibre furnish reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform