SADC: Plastic Packaging Market 2024

Plastic Packaging Market Size in SADC

The SADC plastic packaging market stood at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Packaging Production in SADC

In value terms, plastic packaging production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Packaging Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic packaging were exported in SADC; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic packaging exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Botswana (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of plastic packaging. At the same time, Botswana (X%), Namibia (X%) and Swaziland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) and Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.) and Swaziland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Mauritius (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest plastic packaging supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

In South Africa, plastic packaging exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Packaging Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plastic packaging increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic packaging imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Angola (X tons) were the key importers of plastic packaging in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Tanzania (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic packaging in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, plastic packaging import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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