South Africa - Matches - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Matches Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
- Matches Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Matches Exports in South Africa
- Matches Imports in South Africa
Matches Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
The average matches export price stood at $3,566 per ton in September 2023, growing by 14% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from September 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.3% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, matches export price increased by +36.0% against June 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 73% m-o-m. The export price peaked in September 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Zambia ($7,825 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($928 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Matches Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average matches import price amounted to $656 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,820 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($810 per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($433 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Matches Exports in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 3.4K tons of matches were exported from South Africa; rising by 17% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, matches exports expanded rapidly to $8.7M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Matches in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mozambique | 904 | 1,174 | 1,870 | 2,515 | 40.6% |
| Lesotho | 868 | 1,082 | 1,218 | 2,019 | 32.5% |
| Namibia | 1,512 | 976 | 1,565 | 1,505 | -0.2% |
| Botswana | 894 | 1,114 | 1,339 | 1,050 | 5.5% |
| Swaziland | 438 | 519 | 571 | 592 | 10.6% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 67.0 | 90.0 | 235 | 342 | 72.2% |
| Angola | 211 | 588 | 189 | 223 | 1.9% |
| Zimbabwe | 1,210 | 945 | 273 | 197 | -45.4% |
| Zambia | 717 | 80.2 | 138 | 126 | -44.0% |
| Others | 259 | 287 | 171 | 124 | -21.8% |
| Total | 7,080 | 6,856 | 7,567 | 8,694 | 7.1% |
Top Export Markets for Matches from South Africa in 2022:
- Mozambique (986.5 tons)
- Lesotho (651.3 tons)
- Namibia (518.1 tons)
- Swaziland (388.5 tons)
- Botswana (341.0 tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (183.7 tons)
- Angola (90.8 tons)
- Zambia (80.1 tons)
- Zimbabwe (57.4 tons)
Matches Imports in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 2.4K tons of matches were imported into South Africa; which is down by -15.8% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.8K tons, and then plummeted in the following year.
In value terms, matches imports shrank dramatically to $1.5M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.8M, and then plummeted in the following year.
| Import of Matches in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| India | 1,264 | 1,227 | 1,670 | 1,341 | 2.0% |
| Pakistan | 164 | 72.1 | 87.3 | 81.6 | -20.8% |
| Hong Kong SAR | N/A | N/A | 19.2 | 28.2 | 46.9% |
| Others | 42.1 | 185 | 70.1 | 91.2 | 29.4% |
| Total | 1,471 | 1,484 | 1,846 | 1,542 | 1.6% |
Top Suppliers of Matches to South Africa in 2022:
- India (2078.9 tons)
- Pakistan (169.6 tons)
- Hong Kong SAR (65.1 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the matches market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
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Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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The growth pace of Matches was the most rapid in April 2023 with exports increasing by 120% month-on-month. In value terms, Matches exports soared to $1.1M in January 2024.
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In April 2023, Matches exports saw a rapid growth with a 120% increase month-over-month. By December 2023, the value of Matches exports reached $547K.
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In April 2023, the matches price amounted to $3,134 per ton (FOB, South Africa), waning by -2.1% against the previous month.
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In value terms, matches imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, matches imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. In that year, global matches imports reached its maximum level of $X. Fro...
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In value terms, matches exports totaled $X in 2016. In general, matches exports continue to indicate a temperate drop. Global matches export peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, it ...
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The growth pace of Matches was the most rapid in April 2023 with exports increasing by 120% month-on-month. In value terms, Matches exports soared to $1.1M in January 2024.
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In April 2023, Matches exports saw a rapid growth with a 120% increase month-over-month. By December 2023, the value of Matches exports reached $547K.
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In April 2023, the matches price amounted to $3,134 per ton (FOB, South Africa), waning by -2.1% against the previous month.
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In value terms, matches imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, matches imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. In that year, global matches imports reached its maximum level of $X. Fro...
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In value terms, matches exports totaled $X in 2016. In general, matches exports continue to indicate a temperate drop. Global matches export peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, it ...
