Africa: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African graphic papers market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in Africa

In value terms, graphic papers production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of graphic papers in Africa reduced markedly to X tons, falling by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 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 represented the largest exporter of graphic papers in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Uganda (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Rwanda (X%), Uganda (X%) and Egypt (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. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.) and Rwanda (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. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest graphic papers supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

In South Africa, graphic papers exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 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.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Egypt ($X per ton) and Rwanda ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic papers were imported in Africa; standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. 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, graphic papers imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of graphic papers, namely Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa, represented more than third of total import. Morocco (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Kenya (X tons) and Algeria (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Tunisia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic papers importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Nigeria ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Morocco, Kenya, Algeria, Tunisia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana, Angola, Cote d'Ivoire and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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