Africa: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2020

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the semi-chemical wood pulp market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the semi-chemical wood pulp market reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Africa

In 2017, the amount of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood produced in Africa totaled X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the semi-chemical wood pulp production reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the semi-chemical wood pulp production stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports in Africa

In 2017, exports of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Africa stood at X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports stood at $X in 2017. The semi-chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in 2017. Morocco (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Egypt (X tons). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Egypt (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest semi-chemical wood pulp markets worldwide were South Africa ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Egypt (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Export Prices by Country in Africa

The semi-chemical wood pulp export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, 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 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood reached its peak figure level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Egypt (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood were imported in Africa; increasing by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp imports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the semi-chemical wood pulp imports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports by Country in Africa

The imports of the one major importers of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood, namely Egypt, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

Egypt was also the fastest growing in terms of the semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Egypt decreased by -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Africa.

In Egypt, semi-chemical wood pulp imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the semi-chemical wood pulp import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the import prices for semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood stood at a somewhat lower level.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by import prices for Egypt.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Egypt (-X% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform