Africa: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Africa

In 2022, the African market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Africa

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports in Africa

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets shrank notably to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates sheets structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Rwanda (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Uganda (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Rwanda (X%) and Uganda (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Rwanda (X p.p.) and Uganda (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Africa fell modestly to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Algeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imports into Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Algeria (X%), Cameroon (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Morocco (X%), Tanzania (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Algeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. South Africa, Egypt and Kenya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ethiopia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria and Algeria increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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