Africa: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Africa

In 2023, the African uncoated kraft liner market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Africa

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production reduced modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of uncoated kraft liner exported in Africa dropped significantly to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports shrank modestly to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated kraft liner exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Egypt increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in Africa

Uncoated kraft liner imports fell to X tons in 2023, waning by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, imports saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons), followed by South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the key importers of uncoated kraft liner, together mixing up X% of total imports. The following importers - Ghana (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Kenya ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Uganda, Nigeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Algeria, Cameroon, Namibia and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

South Africa, 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 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kenya ($X per ton) and Namibia ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) and Senegal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform