SADC: Filter Block Market 2024

Filter Block Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC filter block market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Filter Block Production in SADC

In value terms, filter block production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Filter Block Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, filter block exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Zimbabwe (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Botswana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Zimbabwe (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Botswana (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest filter block supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, filter block exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Botswana ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Filter Block Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, filter block imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Zimbabwe (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Angola (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Malawi (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp. At the same time, Malawi (X%), Seychelles (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malawi emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Malawi (X p.p.), Seychelles (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Angola (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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