SADC: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in SADC

In 2022, the SADC printing and writing paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in SADC

In value terms, printing and writing paper production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were exported in SADC; reducing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the printing and writing paper exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest printing and writing paper supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in SADC

Printing and writing paper imports amounted to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Angola (X%). The following importers - Zambia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Mozambique (X%), Madagascar (X%), Angola (X%), Namibia (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Zimbabwe experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Botswana (X%) and Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported printing and writing paper in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with an X% share.

In South Africa, printing and writing paper imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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