In 2008 South Africans consumed an estimated 2,7 Million
tons of packaging in all types -- paper , plastic, metal
and glass .This figure excludes exports of empty and
filled packaging and includes imports into SA. The
average real growth rate for the last ten years in the
SA Packaging Industry has been approximately 2,5% (Source: BMI Foodpack)
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Packaging is produced using four primary raw materials
and these are reflected in size ranking in 2008, as
follows:
| Volume |
Value |
| 1) Paper |
1) Plastics |
| 2) Glass |
2) Paper |
| 3) Plastics |
3) Metals |
| 4) Metals |
4) Glass |
The Packaging Council of South Africa (PACSA) was
founded in 1984, replacing the Association of Packaging
Manufacturers. PACSA is closely associated with The
Institute of Packaging South Africa (IPSA).
PACSA is a voluntary industry body. Its members are in
three broad categories – Converters, Associates and
Affiliates. The Converters represent some 70% of the revenue generated by the industry.
Associates are in effect the major raw material
suppliers, and Affiliates are customers and major
recyclers. Collectively this body directly employs some
60 000 people in South Africa.
PACSA represents views of its members on National issues
with particular focus on environmental matters.
Directors of PACSA |
pdf file) Updated
January 2009