Africa: Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market 2024

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market Size in Africa

The African self-adhesive printed label market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by -3.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Production in Africa

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of self-adhesive printed labels, when their volume decreased by -13.7% to X tons. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 22%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the key exporter of self-adhesive printed labels, achieving 53% of total exports. Kenya (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Uganda (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 31% share of total exports. The following exporters - Madagascar (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) - each reached a 6.6% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uganda (+43.6%), Madagascar (+24.3%), Tanzania (+15.8%), Senegal (+13.3%) and Kenya (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uganda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +43.6% from 2012-2022. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uganda, Tanzania and Madagascar increased by +12, +3.3 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest self-adhesive printed label supplier in Africa, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Uganda, with an 11% share.

In South Africa, self-adhesive printed label exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (+2.6% per year) and Uganda (+37.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of self-adhesive printed labels imported in Africa declined to X tons, falling by -7% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of self-adhesive printed labels, namely Tunisia, Mozambique, Cameroon, Tanzania, South Africa, Togo, Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, Ghana, Angola and Burundi, represented more than half of total import. Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported self-adhesive printed labels in Africa, comprising 19% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Cameroon, with a 5.7% share.

In Tunisia, self-adhesive printed label imports increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (-3.3% per year) and Cameroon (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 4.2%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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