South Africa: Office Supply Market 2024

Office Supply Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African office supply market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Office Supply Production in South Africa

In value terms, office supply production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Office Supply Exports

Exports from South Africa

Office supply exports from South Africa expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, surging by X% against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, office supply exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of office supply exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Lesotho, Zambia, Angola and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Mozambique ($X) were the largest markets for office supply exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Kenya, Zambia, Lesotho, Angola and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average office supply export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($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 Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Office Supply Imports

Imports into South Africa

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of office or school supplies of plastics increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, office supply imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of office supply to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, office supply imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of office or school supplies of plastics to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average office supply import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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