Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in South Africa
4. Exports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in South Africa

Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average pulp; cotton linters pulp import price amounted to $4,977 per ton, growing by 433% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($6,885 per ton), while the price for Zimbabwe totaled $603 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.0%).

Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average pulp; cotton linters pulp export price amounted to $1,245 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Botswana ($4,527 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malawi totaled $1,178 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of pulp; cotton linters pulp imported into South Africa contracted significantly to 3.8 tons, with a decrease of -81.7% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 311%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 21 tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pulp; cotton linters pulp imports fell to $19K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $19K, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp to South Africa in 2022:

1. China (2.6 tons)
2. Zimbabwe (1.2 tons)

Exports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in South Africa

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of pulp; cotton linters pulp decreased by 0% to 48 tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulp; cotton linters pulp exports amounted to $60K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp from South Africa in 2022:

1. Malawi (47.0 tons)
2. Botswana (0.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform