Kenya - Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Price for Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya - 2021

Contents:

  1. Price for Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya
  4. Exports of Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya

Price for Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint amounted to $1,159 per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($1,466 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($893 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $994 per ton in 2022, waning by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 67%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,029 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($2,243 per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($688 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya

In 2022, approx. 318K tons of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint were imported into Kenya; which is down by -23% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 413K tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports stood at $368M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India36.218.847.565.922.1%
Indonesia30.017.415.351.219.5%
Egypt42.732.732.639.6-2.5%
Tanzania21.916.332.133.315.0%
China13.310.89.929.730.7%
Finland10.212.317.925.335.4%
Sweden16.412.018.921.39.1%
Tunisia0.54.513.714.9210.0%
South Korea2.84.53.57.941.3%
Russia8.210.814.37.1-4.7%
Saudi Arabia8.15.86.96.9-5.2%
United States10.87.64.46.7-14.7%
South Africa7.77.48.06.4-6.0%
Others12211013852.0-24.7%
Total3312713633683.6%

Top Suppliers of Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint to Kenya in 2022:

  1. India (64.3K tons)
  2. Indonesia (48.2K tons)
  3. Tanzania (32.7K tons)
  4. Egypt (27.0K tons)
  5. China (23.6K tons)
  6. Finland (20.9K tons)
  7. Sweden (18.7K tons)
  8. Tunisia (11.1K tons)
  9. Saudi Arabia (7.7K tons)
  10. South Korea (7.6K tons)
  11. South Africa (6.7K tons)
  12. Russia (6.5K tons)
  13. United States (6.1K tons)

Exports of Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya

Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Kenya dropped to 18K tons in 2022, which is down by -14.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 22K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports contracted notably to $18M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $23M, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Export of Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Kenya (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Tanzania1.21.66.79.7100.7%
Rwanda2.91.42.74.213.1%
Uganda3.12.92.63.32.1%
Sudan1.00.50.60.2-41.5%
Lebanon7.95.06.2N/A-11.4%
Others2.85.03.70.9-31.5%
Total19.016.422.518.4-1.1%

Top Export Markets for Paper and Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint from Kenya in 2022:

  1. Tanzania (12.6K tons)
  2. Uganda (3.0K tons)
  3. Rwanda (1.9K tons)
  4. Sudan (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1676 - Household and sanitary papers
  • FCL 1617 - Case materials
  • FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
  • FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging
  • FCL 1683 - Other paper and paperboard n.e.s. (not elsewhere specified)
  • FCL 1612 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical
  • FCL 1615 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, wood free
  • FCL 1616 - Printing and writing papers, coated

Country coverage:

  • Kenya

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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