South Africa: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2024

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in South Africa

The South African sulphite wood pulp market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in South Africa

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exported from South Africa soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports recorded temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for sulphite wood pulp exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malawi (X tons), fivefold. Swaziland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malawi ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphite wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Angola (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sulphite wood pulp to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Uruguay ($X) were the largest sulphite wood pulp suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphite wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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