SADC: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in SADC

After two years of decline, the SADC market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in SADC

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in SADC

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls reduced rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in SADC, generating X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imported in SADC rose rapidly to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) dominates rolls structure, together comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Angola ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Botswana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Botswana ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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