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2023
Exports $39.3MWorld Rnk 40 / 178
Flag Rnk 287 / 1214
2023
Destination $3.81M Zimbabwe
2022 - 2023
FASTEST GROWING MARKET $3.81MZimbabwe
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Cellulose Fibers Paper0.17Rnk 500 / 1025
2023
Imports $301MWorld Rnk 22 / 220
Flag Rnk 60 / 1211
2023
Origin $19.8M Germany
2022 - 2023
FASTEST GROWING ORIGIN $19.8MGermany
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of South Africa0.07Rnk 59 / 132

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Exports In 2023, South Africa exported $39.3M in Cellulose Fibers Paper, making it the 40th largest exporter of Cellulose Fibers Paper in the world. At the same year, Cellulose Fibers Paper was the 287th most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Cellulose Fibers Paper exports from South Africa are: Zimbabwe ($16.4M), Botswana ($4.49M), Eswatini ($3.83M), Zambia ($3.58M), and Namibia ($3.43M).

The fastest growing export markets for Cellulose Fibers Paper of South Africa between 2022 and 2023 were Zimbabwe ($3.81M), Eswatini ($1.7M), and Nigeria ($286k).

Imports In 2023, South Africa imported $301M in Cellulose Fibers Paper, becoming the 22nd largest importer of Cellulose Fibers Paper in the world. At the same year, Cellulose Fibers Paper was the 60th most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Cellulose Fibers Paper primarily from: Germany ($65.4M), China ($41.4M), Pakistan ($33.1M), Spain ($22.7M), and India ($22M).

The fastest growing import markets in Cellulose Fibers Paper for South Africa between 2022 and 2023 were Germany ($19.8M), China ($9.46M), and Spain ($8.44M).

Latest Trends

November 2024

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Overview In November 2024 South Africa's Cellulose Fibers Paper exports accounted up to ZAR31.1M and imports accounted up to ZAR501M, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR470M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of South Africa's   Cellulose Fibers Paper have decreased by ZAR-3.7M (-10.6%) from ZAR34.8M to ZAR31.1M, while imports decreased by ZAR-30.1M (-5.66%) from ZAR531M to ZAR501M.

Destinations In November 2024, Cellulose Fibers Paper were exported mostly to Unclassified (ZAR5.68M), Namibia (ZAR5.37M), Eswatini (ZAR4.85M), Zimbabwe (ZAR2.85M), and Mauritius (ZAR2.19M), and were imported mostly from China (ZAR102M), Germany (ZAR92.7M), Saudi Arabia (ZAR60.3M), Italy (ZAR42.6M), and India (ZAR37.1M).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in Cellulose Fibers Paper's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by a decrease in exports to Malawi (ZAR-5.15M or -87.1%), Botswana (ZAR-4.94M or -45.5%), and Zambia (ZAR-3.48M or -59.8%). In November 2024, the decrease in Cellulose Fibers Paper's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by a decrease in imports from Denmark (ZAR-23.8M or -81.1%), Netherlands (ZAR-21M or -87.9%), and Brazil (ZAR-15.9M or -78%).

Subnational Monthly Trade

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Flow
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EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR-3.7M(-10.6%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR-30.1M(-5.66%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)Beit BridgeZAR68M
MAIN DESTINATION (November 2024)UnclassifiedZAR5.68M

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$39.3M
IMPORTS (2023)$301M
NET TRADE (2023)-$262M

In 2023, South Africa exported $39.3M in Cellulose Fibers Paper. The main destinations of South Africa exports on Cellulose Fibers Paper were Zimbabwe ($16.4M), Botswana ($4.49M), Eswatini ($3.83M), Zambia ($3.58M), and Namibia ($3.43M).

In 2023, South Africa imported $301M in Cellulose Fibers Paper, mainly from Germany ($65.4M), China ($41.4M), Pakistan ($33.1M), Spain ($22.7M), and India ($22M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Cellulose Fibers Paper EXPORT MARKETS FOR South Africa WERE (2022 - 2023):
Zimbabwe$3.81M (30.2%)
Eswatini$1.7M (79.8%)
Nigeria$286k (12.6%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Cellulose Fibers Paper BY South Africa WERE (2022 - 2023):
Angola-$1.9M (-96.3%)
Botswana-$1.17M (-20.7%)
Zambia-$871k (-19.6%)
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Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, South Africa's main exporting competitors in Cellulose Fibers Paper were:
Germany $3.53B
China $3.15B
United States $2.05B
In 2023, South Africa's main importing competitors in Cellulose Fibers Paper were:
United States $1.87B
Germany $1.03B
Italy $1.03B

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Trade Value of Cellulose Fibers Paper by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALNigeria+ $709k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $11.8M

Cellulose Fibers Paper’s highest export potential is Nigeria. With an export gap of $709k.   Cellulose Fibers Paper’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $11.8M.

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