Africa: Filter Paper Market 2024

Filter Paper Market Size in Africa

The African filter paper market rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Filter Paper Production in Africa

In value terms, filter paper production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Filter Paper Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, filter paper exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Tunisia represented the key exporter of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape in Africa, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Egypt (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

Tunisia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the filter paper and paperboard cut to shape exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tunisia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa and Egypt saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Tunisia amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, filter paper export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Filter Paper Imports

Imports in Africa

For the third consecutive year, Africa recorded decline in purchases abroad of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, filter paper imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the main importer of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape, achieving X% of total imports. Morocco (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Algeria (X%), Egypt (X%) and Kenya (X%). Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Djibouti (X tons) and Angola (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (X%), Ethiopia (X%), Djibouti (X%), Angola (X%), Tunisia (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Algeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kenya (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Ethiopia (X p.p.) and Djibouti (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Algeria, Kenya and Egypt saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported filter paper and paperboard cut to shape in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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