Plastic packaging imports have negative effect on industry

摘要

The import volume of converted plastic packaging into SA - including both converted rigid and flexible plastic packaging - increased 10,8% from 2007 to 2008, but decreased by an average annual rate of 17,5% from 2006. The countries that have exported the most converted plastic polymer into SA since 2006 have been Germany and China. These countries have established local agents that have effectively penetrated the local market. The table below indicates the top five countries that have exported the most converted plastic polymer into this country over the last few years.rnThe inconsistent performance of the imports of converted plastic packaging over the last two years is primarily attributed to:rn1. The performance of the Rand - Over the last two years, the Rand has strengthened and weakened, contributing to conflicting imports of plastic polymer into SA.rn2. Overcapacity in international markets - The most prominent countries that consistently export converted plastic polymer to S A have excess capacity that exceeds the demand of their domestic markets. The logical move is to actively pursue export markets to fill their capacity, and SA has been a popular market to sell excess capacity.