Africa: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2024

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in Africa

The African sack kraft paper market rose markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value 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 throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in Africa

In value terms, sack kraft paper production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, sack kraft paper exports in Africa contracted to X tons, shrinking by X% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tanzania represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (X%). Sudan (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of sack kraft paper. At the same time, Swaziland (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Sudan (X%), Tunisia (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tanzania (X p.p.), Swaziland (X p.p.) and Senegal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tunisia and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Tanzania, sack kraft paper exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Senegal ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sack kraft paper was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated moderate 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of sack kraft paper, namely Egypt, South Africa and Morocco, represented more than half of total import. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Kenya (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest sack kraft paper importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Morocco, 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up 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 Senegal ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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