Key Market Indicators
South African demand for printing inks is expected to grow by around 0.6% annually over the next five years. In 2021, the country ranked 23rd globally with imports totaling $67 million. Slovakia overtook South Africa with a total of $64 million. France, the United States and the Netherlands respectively took the 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions. South African printing inks exports are forecasted to decline slightly by 0.2% annually over the next five years. In 2021, the country ranked 27th with exports of $25 million. Australia overtook South Africa with $25 million. The Netherlands, the United States and Japan were the 2nd, 3rd and 4th largest exporters respectively. Since 2005, South African supply has grown by an average of 2.6% per year.
