Africa: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Africa

The African market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight under X g/m² in Africa

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt prevails in g/m structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Togo (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Togo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (X p.p.) and Togo (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Egypt, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Togo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Togo ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Burundi (X tons) were the largest importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m, together creating X% of total imports. Uganda (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Kenya ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Algeria, Burundi, Egypt, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Tunisia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Uganda and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Uganda ($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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