SADC: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in SADC

The SADC non-cellular polyethylene film market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in SADC

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip in SADC surged to X tons, growing by X% on 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Namibia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Zambia (X%). The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-cellular polyethylene film exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Malawi (X%), Namibia (X%) and Madagascar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Namibia, Zambia and Malawi increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polyethylene film supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Malawi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip imported in SADC stood at X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a prominent 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports stood at $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 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) represented the major importers of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip in SADC, together reaching near X% of total imports. Tanzania (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Botswana (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Botswana ($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 import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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