Sudan: Paper Tablecloths Market 2022

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Sudan

In 2021, the Sudanese paper tablecloths market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Sudan

In value terms, paper tablecloths production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 66%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2018, shipments abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by 0% to X kg for the first time since 2015, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, exports recorded moderate growth. The exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Austria (X kg) was the main destination for paper tablecloths exports from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average paper tablecloths export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed significant growth. The export price peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2015 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Austria amounted to 0.0% per year.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, overseas purchases of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by -14.4% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 707%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 744%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper tablecloths imports to Sudan, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Turkey (with a CAGR of +154.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper tablecloths to Sudan, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia totaled +36.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+144.2% per year) and China (+29.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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