Western Africa: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Western Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the West African market for coated printing and writing papers, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Western Africa

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production reduced rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of coated printing and writing papers exported in Western Africa soared to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sierra Leone (X tons), distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Niger (X tons) were the major exporters of coated printing and writing papers, together comprising X% of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) and Togo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sierra Leone ($X) remains the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Sierra Leone totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritania (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat 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 Mauritania ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of coated printing and writing papers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) represented the key importer of coated printing and writing papers in Western Africa, generating X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mali (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Togo (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper importing markets in Western Africa were Nigeria ($X), Ghana ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Mali, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 ($X per ton), while Togo ($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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