SADC: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in SADC

The SADC semi-chemical wood pulp market stood at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a slight decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in SADC

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of semi-chemical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of semi-chemical wood pulp, namely South Africa, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the semi-chemical wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest semi-chemical wood pulp supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, semi-chemical wood pulp exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in SADC

Semi-chemical wood pulp imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importer of semi-chemical wood pulp in SADC, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Malawi (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Zimbabwe (X%). Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to semi-chemical wood pulp imports into 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 importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Malawi (X p.p.) and Tanzania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semi-chemical wood pulp in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malawi ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

In South Africa, semi-chemical wood pulp imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malawi (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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