South Africa: Paper Bag Market 2024

Paper Bag Market Size in South Africa

The South African paper bag market fell to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in South Africa

In value terms, paper bag production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Paper Bag Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of sacks and bags of paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper bag exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of paper bag exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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 ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper bag exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Swaziland, Botswana, Zambia, Lesotho, Angola and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Swaziland, 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 paper bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. 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 failed to regain momentum.

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 Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of sacks and bags of paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper bag imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Lesotho, Austria, India, Spain, Botswana and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest paper bag suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Lesotho, India, Spain, Swaziland and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, 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

In 2022, the average paper bag import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion 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 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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