SADC: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in SADC

The SADC non-cellular polystyrene film market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in SADC

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Mauritius (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (X%) and Botswana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mauritius (X p.p.) and Botswana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polystyrene film supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, non-cellular polystyrene film exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a notable increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports in SADC

Non-cellular polystyrene film imports declined to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritius (X%) and Madagascar (X%). Angola (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Madagascar (X%), Zambia (X%), Angola (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mauritius and Tanzania saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a X% share.

In South Africa, non-cellular polystyrene film imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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