Stationery Product Price in South Africa - 2023

Stationery Product Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average stationery product export price amounted to $2,188 per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous month. Over the period from July 2022 to July 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 54% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,892 per ton. From November 2022 to July 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($2,477 per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1,271 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stationery Product Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average stationery product import price amounted to $1,728 per ton, reducing by -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,017 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($2,457 per ton), while the price for Singapore ($1,044 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Stationery Product Exports in South Africa

Stationery product exports from South Africa rose remarkably to 19K tons in 2022, surging by 9.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 14%.

In value terms, stationery product exports surged to $39M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year.

Export of Stationery Product in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Namibia	12.3	5.5	8.7	12.3	0.0%
Botswana	9.7	8.0	9.1	8.0	-6.2%
Mozambique	4.9	1.2	3.8	3.9	-7.3%
Zambia	1.9	2.5	2.7	3.5	22.6%
Swaziland	2.4	1.5	1.9	2.7	4.0%
Zimbabwe	1.8	0.8	1.5	1.7	-1.9%
Malawi	1.3	0.9	1.1	1.6	7.2%
Lesotho	2.4	1.4	1.4	1.6	-12.6%
Others	3.8	2.3	2.9	3.1	-6.6%
Total	40.6	24.1	33.3	38.5	-1.8%

Top Export Markets for Stationery Product from South Africa in 2022:

Namibia (7.1K tons)
Botswana (4.7K tons)
Zambia (1.7K tons)
Swaziland (1.3K tons)
Malawi (0.9K tons)
Lesotho (0.8K tons)
Mozambique (0.7K tons)
Zimbabwe (0.6K tons)

Stationery Product Imports in South Africa

Stationery product imports into South Africa surged to 16K tons in 2022, jumping by 77% on 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, stationery product imports surged to $27M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Stationery Product in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	14.0	9.0	8.9	15.7	3.9%
India	1.6	1.6	2.3	3.8	33.4%
Indonesia	2.3	1.5	1.9	3.0	9.3%
United Arab Emirates	0.2	0.1	0.1	1.9	111.8%
Singapore	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.4	0%
Brazil	0.9	0.3	0.3	N/A	-42.3%
Others	3.2	2.0	2.4	2.4	-9.1%
Total	22.3	14.6	15.9	27.2	6.8%