South Africa: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in South Africa

For the third consecutive year, the South African market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -0.9% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in South Africa

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from South Africa, together accounting for 41% of total exports. These countries were followed by Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi, Ghana, Mozambique, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Botswana and Namibia, which together accounted for a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Namibia (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from South Africa were Tanzania ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Zambia ($X), together accounting for 41% of total exports. Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Namibia and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

Namibia, with a CAGR of +6.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14%. 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 country of destination: the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Namibia (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into South Africa

Imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers into South Africa soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 27% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to South Africa, together accounting for 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Germany, India, China, Russia, Thailand, Sweden, South Korea and Australia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +89.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to South Africa were Germany ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising 64% of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Portugal, China, India, Russia, Thailand, Sweden, South Korea and Australia, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +74.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 24%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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