Africa: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Africa

In 2022, the African market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Africa

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported in Africa declined sharply to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates g/m2 structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Rwanda (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Rwanda (X%) and Uganda (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Rwanda (X p.p.) and Uganda (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. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

In South Africa, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in Africa reduced slightly to X tons, shrinking by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 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 X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the largest importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in 2022, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Algeria (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Tunisia (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Cameroon (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 key importing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, increasing 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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