Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in South Africa
4. Exports of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in South Africa

Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated amounted to $29,908 per ton, declining by -19.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $37,106 per ton in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($42,504 per ton), while the price for Lesotho ($2,683 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated amounted to $8,430 per ton, shrinking by -11.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $37,628 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Zambia ($8,891 per ton) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($8,648 per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($7,789 per ton) and Angola ($8,174 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 China (+41.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated imported into South Africa soared to 13 tons, rising by 25% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable decline.

In value terms, music, printed or in manuscript imports reached $394K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Music, Printed or in Manuscript to South Africa in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (6.5 tons)
2. United States (2.5 tons)
3. Lesotho (2.4 tons)
4. Netherlands (1.0 tons)
5. Malaysia (0.3 tons)
6. Germany (0.2 tons)

Exports of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated were finally on the rise to reach 56 tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction.

In value terms, music, printed or in manuscript exports skyrocketed to $474K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn.

Top Export Markets for Music, Printed or in Manuscript from South Africa in 2022:

1. Democratic Republic of the Congo (20.8 tons)
2. China (11.3 tons)
3. Angola (6.9 tons)
4. Zambia (5.3 tons)
5. Malawi (4.5 tons)
6. Mozambique (2.2 tons)
7. Zimbabwe (1.5 tons)
8. Congo (0.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform