South Africa - Paper Knives - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Paper Knife Market Size in South Africa
After two years of growth, the South African paper knife market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.
Paper Knife Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2023, overseas shipments of paper knives increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, paper knife exports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Namibia (X units) was the main destination for paper knife exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper knife exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X units), threefold. Botswana (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).
In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Swaziland ($X) were the largest markets for paper knife exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Zambia, Lesotho, Mozambique and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Zambia, 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 a decline.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average paper knife export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Paper Knife Imports
Imports into South Africa
After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of paper knives decreased by X% to X units in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, paper knife imports reduced to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (X units) was the main paper knife supplier to South Africa, with a approx. X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%.
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper knives to South Africa.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the average paper knife import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.
From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper knife market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 25711330 - Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and their blades (including packet type pencil sharpeners) (excluding pencil sharpening machines)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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