South Africa - Plastic Boxes, Cases, Crates And Similar Packing Articles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Plastic Box Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Plastic Box Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Plastic Box Imports in South Africa
- Plastic Box Exports in South Africa
Plastic Box Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average plastic box import price stood at $2,001 per ton in 2022, falling by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,154 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($3,506 per ton), while the price for Botswana ($326 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lesotho (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Box Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average plastic box export price amounted to $1,611 per ton, declining by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,026 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($1,869 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($879 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 (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Box Imports in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 16K tons of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles were imported into South Africa; growing by 9.8% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, plastic box imports totaled $32M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Import of Plastic Box in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Italy | 7.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 9.4 | 7.8% |
| Germany | 2.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 5.4 | 32.9% |
| China | 3.2 | 3.3 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 6.8% |
| Spain | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 26.0% |
| Netherlands | 2.8 | 0.3 | 5.1 | 1.5 | -18.8% |
| United Kingdom | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -4.4% |
| Swaziland | N/A | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 100.0% |
| Botswana | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | -20.6% |
| Others | 6.4 | 6.7 | 9.5 | 7.6 | 5.9% |
| Total | 25.4 | 23.3 | 31.7 | 31.8 | 7.8% |
Top Suppliers of Plastic Box to South Africa in 2022:
- Italy (2.9K tons)
- Germany (1.6K tons)
- China (1.5K tons)
- United Kingdom (1.4K tons)
- Botswana (0.9K tons)
- Swaziland (0.8K tons)
- Spain (0.6K tons)
- Netherlands (0.5K tons)
Plastic Box Exports in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles exported from South Africa soared to 17K tons, picking up by 17% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 72%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, plastic box exports expanded notably to $28M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
| Export of Plastic Box in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Botswana | 4.7 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 6.0% |
| Zimbabwe | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 35.7% |
| Namibia | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.9 | 17.6% |
| Mozambique | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 26.0% |
| Zambia | 3.4 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 2.3 | -12.2% |
| Swaziland | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 28.6% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 21.6% |
| Netherlands | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -45.0% |
| Others | 7.2 | 5.1 | 7.7 | 5.7 | -7.5% |
| Total | 23.6 | 16.9 | 25.5 | 28.0 | 5.9% |
Top Export Markets for Plastic Box from South Africa in 2022:
- Mozambique (3.6K tons)
- Botswana (3.2K tons)
- Zimbabwe (2.4K tons)
- Namibia (2.1K tons)
- Zambia (1.9K tons)
- Swaziland (1.0K tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.7K tons)
- Netherlands (0.1K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic box 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 22221300 - Plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
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
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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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
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED 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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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
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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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