South Africa: Toilet Paper Market 2024

Toilet Paper Market Size in South Africa

The South African toilet paper market fell to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Toilet Paper Production in South Africa

In value terms, toilet paper production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Toilet Paper Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of toilet paper exported from South Africa reached X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, toilet paper exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, the largest markets for toilet paper exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average toilet paper export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Swaziland ($X per ton) and Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) and Botswana ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toilet Paper Imports

Imports into South Africa

Toilet paper imports into South Africa declined to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of toilet paper to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, toilet paper imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lesotho (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toilet paper to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average toilet paper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated resilient 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. Based on 2022 figures, toilet paper import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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