Forecast: Import of Paper Knives, Letter Openers, Pencil Sharpeners to South Africa

The import of paper knives, letter openers, and pencil sharpeners to South Africa was valued at 1.947 million USD in 2023. The forecasted data shows a consistent growth trend from 2024 through 2028: 1.9964 million USD in 2024, 2.0477 million USD in 2025, 2.098 million USD in 2026, 2.1472 million USD in 2027, and 2.1955 million USD in 2028.

Year-on-year variation percentages reveal steady increases:

  • 2023 to 2024: 2.54%
  • 2024 to 2025: 2.57%
  • 2025 to 2026: 2.45%
  • 2026 to 2027: 2.34%
  • 2027 to 2028: 2.25%

Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at approximately 2.43%.

Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of technological innovations in office supplies, shifts in trade policies, and economic factors that may influence consumer demand.