Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa
  4. Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded amounted to $8,333 per ton, waning by -14.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 70%. The import price peaked at $12,246 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($25,202 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($646 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded stood at $3,096 per ton in 2022, declining by -12.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $4,710 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($6,050 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($1,590 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 Lesotho (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded imported into South Africa surged to 580 tons, with an increase of 48% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% 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 +58.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets imports surged to $4.8M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +78.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India2766916831,26366.0%
China2462124121,02560.9%
United Kingdom6644236098287.6%
United States1,068453704801-9.1%
Germany1,073142270240-39.3%
Hungary2.0N/A90.489.8255.4%
Pakistan10.96.320.60.8-58.1%
Others8757821,024585-12.6%
Total4,2142,7093,8134,8324.7%

Top Suppliers of Printed Matter in Single Sheets to South Africa in 2022:

  1. India (289.8 tons)
  2. China (129.6 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (57.5 tons)
  4. United States (31.8 tons)
  5. Hungary (13.7 tons)
  6. Germany (11.4 tons)
  7. Pakistan (0.6 tons)

Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded were finally on the rise to reach 1.2K tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decrease.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets exports dropped slightly to $3.6M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp downturn.

Export of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Swaziland7235227671,45626.3%
United States7.563590.0425284.1%
Namibia961350416357-28.1%
Zimbabwe642156982324-20.4%
Zambia23724062.0164-11.5%
Lesotho1,130365448161-47.8%
Botswana953518298112-51.0%
Democratic Republic of the Congo34537426.495.6-34.8%
Malawi19365.015689.5-22.6%
Angola2952523.185.9-33.7%
Mozambique26616584.085.3-31.6%
United Kingdom32531.244.722.2-59.1%
Nigeria3,3251.94.47.5-86.9%
Others5643,258211195-29.8%
Total9,9676,9343,5923,582-28.9%

Top Export Markets for Printed Matter in Single Sheets from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Swaziland (420.5 tons)
  2. United States (163.3 tons)
  3. Zimbabwe (105.0 tons)
  4. Lesotho (101.5 tons)
  5. Zambia (75.5 tons)
  6. Namibia (59.0 tons)
  7. Democratic Republic of the Congo (44.9 tons)
  8. Malawi (38.6 tons)
  9. Mozambique (30.1 tons)
  10. Angola (27.2 tons)
  11. Botswana (25.4 tons)
  12. United Kingdom (5.5 tons)
  13. Nigeria (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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