SADC: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in SADC

The SADC market for household and sanitary articles of paper fell slightly to $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in SADC

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper declined slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in SADC

In 2023, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were exported in SADC; surging by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates paper structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper. At the same time, Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of South Africa and Angola increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Angola stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (X%).

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in SADC

In 2023, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper imported in SADC reduced to X tons, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) represented the largest importer of household and sanitary articles of paper in SADC, creating X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Swaziland (X tons), Lesotho (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper importing markets in SADC were Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform