Africa: Market for Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) 2025

Market Size for Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) in Africa

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the African market for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s, when its value decreased by -5.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) in Africa

In value terms, production of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s in Africa contracted dramatically to X tons, which is down by -68.9% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 47% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), together committing a 46% share of total exports. Morocco (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uganda (+54.3%), Egypt (+10.5%), Morocco (+8.9%), Cote d'Ivoire (+4.7%) and Tunisia (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uganda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +54.3% from 2012-2021. Egypt (+5.3 p.p.) and Uganda (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Cote d'Ivoire and South Africa saw its share reduced by -1.7% and -3.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) supplier in Africa, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +4.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+2.2% per year) and Egypt (+8.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Morocco ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)

Imports in Africa

Imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s totaled X tons in 2021, surging by 13% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented roughly 46% of total imports in 2021. Tunisia (X tons) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (11%), Cote d'Ivoire (8.8%) and Nigeria (5.5%). Senegal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +28.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X), together comprising 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Cote d'Ivoire, Tunisia, Nigeria and Senegal, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Among the main importing countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +28.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform