Africa: Finishing Paper Machinery Market 2024

Finishing Paper Machinery Market Size in Africa

The African finishing paper machinery market declined to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Finishing Paper Machinery Production in Africa

In value terms, finishing paper machinery production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Finishing Paper Machinery Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard exported in Africa rose markedly to X units, increasing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the major exporting country with an export of about X units, which reached X% of total exports. Swaziland (X units) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Namibia (X%), Kenya (X%), Tunisia (X%), Uganda (X%) and Tanzania (X%). Mauritius (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Namibia (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Uganda and Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mauritius (X%) and Swaziland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.), Kenya (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.), Mauritius (X p.p.) and Uganda (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest finishing paper machinery supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

In South Africa, finishing paper machinery exports expanded at 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: Swaziland (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Namibia ($X per unit) 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.

Finishing Paper Machinery Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, finishing paper machinery imports in Africa shrank to X units, falling by X% against 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Algeria was the largest importer of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Zimbabwe (X units) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Rwanda (X%), Nigeria (X%), Sudan (X%), South Africa (X%) and Tanzania (X%). Uganda (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Togo (X units), Malawi (X units), Ghana (X units) and Egypt (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to finishing paper machinery imports into Algeria stood at X%. At the same time, Rwanda (X%), Togo (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Malawi (X%), Uganda (X%), Tanzania (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Sudan (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (X%), Nigeria (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Algeria, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Tanzania, Sudan, Uganda, Cote d'Ivoire, Togo, Malawi and Ghana increased by X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for finishing paper or paperboard in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Egypt ($X per unit), while Malawi ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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