SADC: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2024

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in SADC

The SADC market for pulp from fibres other than wood was estimated at $X in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in SADC

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports in SADC

In 2023, overseas shipments of pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Swaziland (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons) and Namibia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to pulp from fibres other than wood exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Namibia (X%) and Swaziland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Zimbabwe (X%) and Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of South Africa, Swaziland and Namibia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest pulp from fibres other than wood supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports in SADC

In 2023, purchases abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood fell significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Tanzania (X tons) was the main importer of pulp from fibres other than wood, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Swaziland (X tons), Malawi (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to pulp from fibres other than wood imports into Tanzania stood at X%. At the same time, Malawi (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malawi emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, South Africa (X%) and Swaziland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Tanzania and Malawi increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulp from fibres other than wood in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

In South Africa, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform