SADC: Fiberboard Market 2024

Fiberboard Market Size in SADC

The SADC fiberboard market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fiberboard Production in SADC

In value terms, fiberboard production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials exported in SADC rose remarkably to X cubic meters, picking up by X% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, fiberboard exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X cubic meters) represented the key exporter of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials, achieving X% of total exports. Malawi (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Zimbabwe (X%) and Tanzania (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fiberboard exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Malawi (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.) and Malawi (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest fiberboard supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malawi ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per cubic meter), while Malawi ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, fiberboard imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X cubic meters) represented the key importer of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials, committing X% of total imports. Zimbabwe (X cubic meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Tanzania (X cubic meters) and Angola (X cubic meters). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Zambia (X cubic meters), Mozambique (X cubic meters) and Mauritius (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Zambia (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Mozambique increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

In South Africa, fiberboard imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per cubic meter), while Zimbabwe ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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