Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in South Africa - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in South Africa
4. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in South Africa

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables stood at $0.2 per unit in 2022, picking up by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 42%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $0.6 per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 France ($1.9 per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $1.1 per unit, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 ($2.1 per unit), while the average price for exports to Angola ($0.1 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 the United Arab Emirates (+26.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables, when their volume decreased by -17.9% to 12M units. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +64.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 15M units, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables rose to $2.9M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, 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 2020 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.3M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable to South Africa in 2022:

1. China (10.0M units)
2. Netherlands (1.2M units)
3. France (0.7M units)
4. Spain (0.6M units)

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in South Africa

In 2022, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables from South Africa declined to 355K units, dropping by -6.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp decrease. The exports peaked at 930K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables fell to $398K in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $775K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable from South Africa in 2022:

1. Namibia (122.5K units)
2. Zambia (50.2K units)
3. Botswana (46.2K units)
4. Madagascar (28.8K units)
5. Angola (28.2K units)
6. Swaziland (21.1K units)
7. Malawi (15.4K units)
8. Lesotho (13.7K units)
9. Mozambique (11.8K units)
10. Mauritius (9.0K units)
11. Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.5K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform