South Africa - Nonwoven Fabric - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Nonwoven Fabric Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
- Nonwoven Fabric Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Nonwoven Fabric Imports in South Africa
- Nonwoven Fabric Exports in South Africa
Nonwoven Fabric Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
In September 2023, the average nonwoven fabric import price amounted to $2,993 per ton, shrinking by -15.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2023 when the average import price increased by 7.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,757 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($5,974 per ton), while the price for India ($1,778 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Nonwoven Fabric Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average nonwoven fabric export price amounted to $2,962 per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. The export price peaked at $3,308 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($4,108 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($1,003 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Nonwoven Fabric Imports in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 28K tons of nonwoven fabrics were imported into South Africa; picking up by 2.8% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports reached $101M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Nonwoven Fabric in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 20.6 | 25.5 | 28.8 | 28.8 | 11.8% |
| Czech Republic | 16.3 | 9.9 | 16.4 | 14.6 | -3.6% |
| Germany | 8.4 | 7.7 | 9.4 | 11.8 | 12.0% |
| Turkey | 6.3 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 6.0% |
| Spain | 3.4 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 16.7% |
| Italy | 3.9 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 9.4% |
| Egypt | 2.9 | 1.0 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 14.0% |
| Brazil | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 17.8% |
| Australia | 1.9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 12.4% |
| India | 3.2 | 2.3 | 4.4 | 2.5 | -7.9% |
| Netherlands | 4.6 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 1.8 | -26.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | 4.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | -64.0% |
| Others | 10.2 | 8.7 | 10.6 | 12.4 | 6.7% |
| Total | 88.2 | 76.9 | 98.4 | 101 | 4.6% |
Top Suppliers of Nonwoven Fabric to South Africa in 2022:
- China (10.4K tons)
- Czech Republic (4.5K tons)
- Turkey (2.4K tons)
- Germany (2.0K tons)
- Brazil (1.6K tons)
- Egypt (1.5K tons)
- Spain (1.3K tons)
- India (0.9K tons)
- Australia (0.8K tons)
- Italy (0.7K tons)
- Netherlands (0.2K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (0.1K tons)
Nonwoven Fabric Exports in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of nonwoven fabrics exported from South Africa fell significantly to 9.2K tons, reducing by -23.4% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 12K tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.
In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports fell to $27M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $31M, and then fell in the following year.
| Export of Nonwoven Fabric in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United Kingdom | 5.5 | 5.7 | 9.7 | 7.7 | 11.9% |
| Netherlands | 0.7 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 6.0 | 104.7% |
| Germany | 9.0 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 2.2 | -37.5% |
| Ghana | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 135.1% |
| Angola | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.1 | -5.4% |
| Madagascar | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 58.7% |
| Lesotho | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 4.6% |
| Mozambique | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | -3.9% |
| Tanzania | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 20.5% |
| Nigeria | N/A | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 164.6% |
| Zimbabwe | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0% |
| Botswana | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 71.0% |
| Czech Republic | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | -47.1% |
| Others | 3.7 | 7.9 | 6.1 | 3.9 | 1.8% |
| Total | 25.8 | 24.1 | 30.7 | 27.3 | 1.9% |
Top Export Markets for Nonwoven Fabric from South Africa in 2022:
- United Kingdom (2309.2 tons)
- Netherlands (2051.2 tons)
- Germany (1115.7 tons)
- Ghana (551.1 tons)
- Czech Republic (412.9 tons)
- Angola (337.0 tons)
- Zimbabwe (258.1 tons)
- Lesotho (210.2 tons)
- Nigeria (206.9 tons)
- Mozambique (196.1 tons)
- Madagascar (195.0 tons)
- Tanzania (194.3 tons)
- Botswana (162.4 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nonwoven fabric 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:
- Prodcom 13951010 - Non-wovens of a weight . .25 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
- Prodcom 13951020 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .25 g/m. but . .70 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
- Prodcom 13951030 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .70 g/m. but . .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
- Prodcom 13951050 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
- Prodcom 13951070 - Non-wovens, coated or covered (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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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During the period analyzed, imports of Nonwoven Fabric peaked in January 2024, reaching a total value of $9.1M.
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In March 2023, the growth rate of Nonwoven Fabric imports reached its highest pace, with a month-on-month increase of 43%. The value of these imports soared to $7.8M in October 2023.
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During the pandemic, increased demand for facemasks and medical textiles accelerated the growth in global nonwoven fabric exports. China remains the largest supplier of the product worldwide. By 2030, the market for nonwovens should expand to 13M tons driven by the recovering demand from the construction, manufacturing and agricultural sectors as well as continued high consumption rates in the medical industry.
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During the period analyzed, imports of Nonwoven Fabric peaked in January 2024, reaching a total value of $9.1M.
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In March 2023, the growth rate of Nonwoven Fabric imports reached its highest pace, with a month-on-month increase of 43%. The value of these imports soared to $7.8M in October 2023.
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During the pandemic, increased demand for facemasks and medical textiles accelerated the growth in global nonwoven fabric exports. China remains the largest supplier of the product worldwide. By 2030, the market for nonwovens should expand to 13M tons driven by the recovering demand from the construction, manufacturing and agricultural sectors as well as continued high consumption rates in the medical industry.
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