South Africa: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in South Africa

The South African market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp declined to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in South Africa

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, the UK, Pakistan, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated notable 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, export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Russia, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Finland and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to South Africa were Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Russia, Finland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced 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, import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Finland ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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