South Africa: Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in South Africa

The South African chemical wood pulp market shrank to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Chemical wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Wood Pulp Production in South Africa

In value terms, chemical wood pulp production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Chemical wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from South Africa

Chemical wood pulp exports from South Africa soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted mild growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of chemical wood pulp exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Germany, South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chemical wood pulp exported from South Africa were the United Arab Emirates ($X), China ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Germany, South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chemical wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible 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, chemical wood pulp export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Pakistan ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of chemical wood pulp were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of chemical wood pulp imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. Russia, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Finland and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest chemical wood pulp suppliers to South Africa were Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Russia, Finland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, 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 average chemical wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth 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, chemical wood pulp import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Finland ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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