Africa: Cellulose Pulp Machinery Market 2024

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Market Size in Africa

The African cellulose pulp machinery market rose slightly to $X.7B in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X.2B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Production in Africa

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery production rose slightly to $X.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X.2B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Cellulose Pulp Machinery Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material decreased by X% to X units in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 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 represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which accounted for X% of total exports. Egypt (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Angola (X units), Kenya (X units), Lesotho (X units), Swaziland (X units) and Zambia (X units). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cellulose pulp machinery exports from South Africa stood at X%. Lesotho, Swaziland, Angola and Zambia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Egypt (X%) and Kenya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Lesotho, Kenya, Angola, Swaziland and Zambia increased by X, X, 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 ($X) remains the largest cellulose pulp machinery supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material increased by X% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports recorded strong growth. 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 units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. 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

Nigeria was the major importing country with an import of around X units, which resulted at X% of total imports. Rwanda (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Lesotho (X%). The following importers - Togo (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Namibia (X units) and Ghana (X units) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lesotho (X%), Rwanda (X%), Namibia (X%), Ghana (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Togo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Nigeria (X p.p.), Rwanda (X p.p.), Lesotho (X p.p.) and Togo (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per unit), while Lesotho ($X per unit) 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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