Africa: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Africa

The African market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Africa

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were exported in Africa; leveling off at 2021. Overall, exports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in papers structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Sudan (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers. At the same time, Sudan (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sudan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Sudan (X p.p.) and Tunisia (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sudan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 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 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were imported in Africa; growing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates papers structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ethiopia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Angola (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Algeria (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Sudan (X%), Namibia (X%), Botswana (X%), Egypt (X%), Morocco (X%), Mozambique (X%), Algeria (X%), Angola (X%), Uganda (X%) and Ethiopia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sudan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) and Kenya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco, Sudan, Angola, Algeria, Namibia and Egypt increased by X, 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Ethiopia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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.

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 Angola ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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