Africa: Plastic Box Market 2024

Plastic Box Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African plastic box market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, recorded a temperate increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Box Production in Africa

In value terms, plastic box production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Box Exports

Exports in Africa

Plastic box exports surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against the year before. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic box exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the largest exporters of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles, together committing X% of total exports. The following exporters - Uganda (X tons), Burundi (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Burundi (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Tunisia, Burundi, Uganda, Benin, Botswana and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Burundi, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while Namibia ($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.

Plastic Box Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles were imported in Africa; surging by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic box imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the major importers of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles in 2022, reaching approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. The following importers - Tunisia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Libya (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Benin (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, Libya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Tanzania, Cote d'Ivoire, Zambia, Mozambique and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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