South Africa - Chemical Wood Pulp (Sulphite, Other Than Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sulphite Wood Pulp Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Sulphite Wood Pulp Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  2. Sulphite Wood Pulp Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports in South Africa
  4. Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports in South Africa

Sulphite Wood Pulp Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average sulphite wood pulp import price amounted to $1,119 per ton, dropping by -27.7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 39% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $2,240 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +2.2% per month.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average sulphite wood pulp export price stood at $1,997 per ton in 2022, reducing by -18.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 225% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $4,114 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($2,500 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($564 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 Angola (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports in South Africa

In 2022, sulphite wood pulp imports into South Africa soared to 2K tons, increasing by 23% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a slight slump.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $2.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +90.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Sulphite Wood Pulp in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1,2219121,1401,63610.2%
Germany62747261488712.3%
UruguayN/AN/AN/A1070%
Others2.80.118.9N/A159.8%
Total1,8501,3841,7742,63012.4%

Top Suppliers of Sulphite Wood Pulp to South Africa in 2022:

  1. United States (1481.2 tons)
  2. Germany (465.9 tons)
  3. Uruguay (101.3 tons)

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exported from South Africa skyrocketed to 21 tons, rising by 577% on the year before. In general, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports soared to $42K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Sulphite Wood Pulp in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Namibia0.22.37.532.2444.0%
MalawiN/AN/AN/A6.80%
AngolaN/AN/AN/A0.90%
Zambia2.5N/AN/A0.9-28.9%
SwazilandN/AN/AN/A0.80%
MozambiqueN/A1.0N/AN/A0%
Others0.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Total2.83.37.541.5145.6%

Top Export Markets for Sulphite Wood Pulp from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Namibia (13.1 tons)
  2. Malawi (5.7 tons)
  3. Swaziland (1.5 tons)
  4. Angola (0.3 tons)
  5. Zambia (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphite wood pulp 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 17111300 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades

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. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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