Africa: Filter Block Market 2024

Filter Block Market Size in Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the African filter block market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed mild growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Filter Block Production in Africa

In value terms, filter block production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Filter Block Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp were exported in Africa; with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, filter block exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the main exporter of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest filter block supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Filter Block Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, filter block imports expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Egypt (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Libya (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Angola (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Ghana (X%), Ethiopia (X%), Tunisia (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Algeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Cameroon and Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (X%), Libya (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria, Tunisia and Ghana increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

In South Africa, filter block imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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