South Africa: Filter Block Market 2024

Filter Block Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African filter block market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a tangible expansion. Filter block consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Filter Block Production in South Africa

In value terms, filter block production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X,100%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Filter Block Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, filter block exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main destinations of filter block exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Lesotho, Uganda, Botswana, Namibia and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 Mauritius (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Mozambique ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for filter block exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. India, Mauritius, Malawi, Lesotho, Uganda, Botswana, Namibia and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Mauritius, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 filter block export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Madagascar ($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 Botswana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Filter Block Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, filter block imports into South Africa soared to X tons, growing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, filter block imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest filter block supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, filter block imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average filter block import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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