SADC: Wood Pulp Market 2023

Wood Pulp Market Size in SADC

The SADC wood pulp market reduced rapidly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in SADC

In value terms, wood pulp production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of wood pulp was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 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 supplier in SADC.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate 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, wood pulp export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Angola (X%). Zambia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Angola (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tanzania (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood pulp in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($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 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

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging 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 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :