South Africa: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in South Africa

After two years of growth, the South African matches market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. Matches consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Matches Production in South Africa

In value terms, matches production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Matches Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of matches exported from South Africa rose remarkably to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of matches exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Swaziland, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe 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 Swaziland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Namibia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for matches exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Namibia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average matches export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 a decline.

Matches Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of matches, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, matches imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest matches supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, matches imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), more than tenfold. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of matches to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average matches import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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