Africa: Paper Knife Market 2024

Paper Knife Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African paper knife market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Knife Production in Africa

In value terms, paper knife production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Paper Knife Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper knives was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper knife exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Rwanda (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper knife exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Rwanda (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. Rwanda (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 ($X) remains the largest paper knife supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%.

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, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 unit), while Rwanda amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Paper Knife Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of paper knives increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X units), Tanzania (X units), Algeria (X units), Angola (X units), Ghana (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Morocco (X units), Libya (X units), Mozambique (X units), Kenya (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Tunisia (X units) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Cameroon (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper knife importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Ghana, Libya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Cameroon, Kenya, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 unit in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Morocco ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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