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.