Pulp; of Bamboo Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

1. Pulp; of Bamboo Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
2. Pulp; of Bamboo Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
3. Pulp; of Bamboo Imports in South Africa
4. Pulp; of Bamboo Exports in South Africa

Pulp; of Bamboo Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average pulp; of bamboo import price stood at $1,512 per ton in 2022, waning by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 64%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,284 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Indonesia ($33,000 per ton), while the price for China ($1,191 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+39.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pulp; of Bamboo Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average pulp; of bamboo export price amounted to $1,125 per ton, with a decrease of -75.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 176% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $4,579 per ton in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Swaziland amounted to +35.2% per year.

Pulp; of Bamboo Imports in South Africa

Pulp; of bamboo imports into South Africa surged to 23 tons in 2022, jumping by 110% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulp; of bamboo imports surged to $35K in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Pulp; of Bamboo to South Africa in 2022:

1. China (16.6 tons)
2. Germany (6.7 tons)

Pulp; of Bamboo Exports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of pulp; of bambooes exported from South Africa dropped remarkably to 8 kg, which is down by -57.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 19 kg, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pulp; of bamboo exports dropped dramatically to $9 in 2022. In general, exports faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 157% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Pulp; of Bamboo from South Africa in 2022:

1. Germany (8.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform