South Africa - Plastic Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Plastic Container Market Size in South Africa
The South African plastic container market totaled $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Plastic container consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Plastic Container Production in South Africa
In value terms, plastic container production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Plastic container production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
Plastic Container Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic containers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, plastic container exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Namibia (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic container exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for plastic container exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.
Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average plastic container export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($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 Lesotho (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Container Imports
Imports into South Africa
Plastic container imports into South Africa expanded slightly to X tons in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
In value terms, plastic container imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic container imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. Mauritius, the United States, Bulgaria, Vietnam, India, Swaziland and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest plastic container suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Mauritius, the United States, India, Bulgaria, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 plastic container import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic container 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 22221950 - Articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics (excluding boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, sacks and bags, including cones, carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, spools, spindles, bobbins and similar supports, s toppers, lids, caps and other closures)
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
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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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
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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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
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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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
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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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