Kenya: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan graphic papers market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from Kenya

For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded decline in overseas shipments of graphic papers, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for graphic papers exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, graphic papers exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), sevenfold. Burundi (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Burundi (X% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic papers exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Rwanda stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Ethiopia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average graphic papers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a moderate expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic papers were imported into Kenya; dropping by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated mild 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphic papers imports to Kenya, together accounting for X% of total imports. Russia, Norway, South Korea, Canada, Egypt, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), India ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest graphic papers suppliers to Kenya, together comprising X% of total imports. Russia, South Korea, Norway, Egypt, Slovenia, Canada, South Africa, Sweden, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Norway, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average graphic papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing 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 attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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