South Africa Stationery Market grew significantly before 2020 owing to the rising enrolment of students in schools along with the increasing number of offices and banks in the country. The market witnessed a decline in revenues in 2020 due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the closure of educational institutions, and over 1.1 million students have dropped out of school, which has resulted in a decline in demand for stationary products. Additionally, the distribution of 50,000 laptops to higher education students funded by the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in 2021 further limited the market for stationery items like pens, pencils, and notebooks. However, the market started to recover gradually with the reopening of schools and the implementation of government initiatives. The Department of Basic Education, for instance, provided resources such as textbooks, workbooks, and other learning materials to help students who were struggling with the curriculum.
According to the publisher, South Africa Stationery Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% during 2023-2029. South Africa stationery market is further expected to growth in the coming owing to rising number of enrolments in school which is projected to reach 13.4 million by 2030 which is an increase from 12.2 million in 2021. Also, government initiative such as The Action Plan to 2024: Towards the Realisation of Schooling 2030- Plan for Basic Education aims to improve the countries education sector couple with rising government spending on basic education and higher education, is expected to contribute to the South Africa Stationery Market Growth in the coming years.
Market by Type
Paper products garnered the major revenue share in South Africa stationery market as paper is a versatile material that can be used for a wide range of stationery products, such as notebooks, writing pads, envelopes, and greeting cards. Additionally, with growing number of student enrolment the demand for paper products such as notebook, registers, notepads etc is expected to surge in future.
Market by Sales Channel
Offline channel dominates the Stationery Market in South Africa as it is the traditional of purchasing stationery products by consumer due to an ease of availability of retail stores in every locality. Additionally, the country has a large geographic area and many remote areas, which can make it difficult and expensive to deliver products quickly and reliably, thus physical stores are more convenient for many customers, which is contributing to the segment growth.
Market by Application
Education sector dominate the South Africa Stationery Industry and the trend is expected to continue in the coming years owing to the rising government spending on basic education and higher educations which would boost the number of enrolments. Additionally, by FY2026, the government spending on higher education would reach around $8.5 billion which is expected to increase the number school enrolments, thus expected to augment the segment growth in the coming years.
Key Attractiveness of the Report
- COVID-19 Impact on the Market.
- 11 Years Market Numbers.
- Historical Data Starting from 2019 to 2022.
- Base Year: 2022
- Forecast Data until 2029.
- Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
- Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.
Key Highlights of the Report
- South Africa Stationery Market Overview
- South Africa Stationery Market Outlook
- South Africa Stationery Market Forecast
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Stationery Market Revenues, for the Period 2019-2029F
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Stationery Market Revenues, By Types, for the Period 2019-2029F
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Stationery Market Revenues, By Sales Channel, for the Period 2019-2029F
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Stationery Market Revenues, By Application, for the Period 2019-2029F
- South Africa Stationery Market Revenue Share, By Market Players
- COVID-19 Impact on South Africa Stationery Market
- South Africa Stationery Market Drivers and Restraints
- South Africa Stationery Market Trends
- South Africa Stationery Porters Five Forces
- South Africa Stationery Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2029F
- South Africa Stationery Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2029F
- South Africa Stationery Opportunity Assessment, Application, 2029F
- Market Player’s Revenue Ranking
- Competitive Benchmarking
- Company Profiles
- Key Strategic Recommendations
Market Scope and Segmentation
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
By Type
- Paper Products
- Writing Instruments
- Office Stationery
- Art & Craft Stationery
By Sales Channel
- Online
- Offline
By Applications
- Educational
- Commercial
- Others
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
Companies Mentioned
- Staedtler Mars GmbH & Co. KG
- BIC Corporation
- Mitsubishi Pencil CO., LTD
- Hamelin Group
- Faber-Castell
- ACCO Brands Corporation
- Pilot Corporation
- Pentel Co., Ltd
