SADC: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in SADC

The SADC market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp reduced slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in SADC

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports in SADC

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp 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 wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp supplier in SADC.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate 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, export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates pulp structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Tanzania (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Angola, Tanzania and Zambia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a 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 stood at 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 measured increase 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, import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while South Africa ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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