Price for Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original in South Africa
4. Imports of Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original in South Africa

Price for Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for engravings, prints and lithographs; originals stood at $31 per unit in 2022, reducing by -19.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 16,458% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $670 per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($9.8 per unit), while the average price for exports to Australia ($4.5 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (-18.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for engravings, prints and lithographs; originals stood at $529 per unit in 2022, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, engravings, prints and lithographs; original import price increased by +64.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $631 per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($721 per unit), while the price for China ($216 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+472.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original in South Africa

Engravings, prints and lithographs; original exports from South Africa skyrocketed to 59K units in 2022, rising by 99% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, engravings, prints and lithographs; original exports skyrocketed to $1.9M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +84.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original from South Africa in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (47.3K units)
2. Zimbabwe (7.5K units)
3. Australia (4.6K units)

Imports of Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original in South Africa

In 2022, imports of engravings, prints and lithographs; originals into South Africa declined sharply to 1.3K units, with a decrease of -15.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The smallest decline of -6.3% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 2.1K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, engravings, prints and lithographs; original imports reduced sharply to $677K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Imports peaked at $877K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Engravings, Prints and Lithographs; Original to South Africa in 2022:

1. United States (462.0 units)
2. United Kingdom (298.0 units)
3. Italy (174.0 units)
4. France (114.0 units)
5. Spain (78.0 units)
6. Japan (73.0 units)
7. Netherlands (22.0 units)
8. Portugal (4.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform