Africa: Copying Paper Market 2020

Copying Paper Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the copying paper market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The copying paper consumption continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the copying paper market reached their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the copying paper market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Copying Paper Production in Africa

The copying paper production amounted to X tons in 2017, flattening at the previous year. The copying paper production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of copying paper production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Copying Paper Exports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape were exported in Africa; jumping by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a conspicuous growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the copying paper exports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, copying paper exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. Over the period under review, the copying paper exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Copying Paper Exports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Egypt (X tons) represented the key exporter for carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), creating X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kenya (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Uganda (+X%) and Kenya (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uganda emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, South Africa (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of South Africa increased by X% percentage points, while Uganda (-X%) and Egypt (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest copying paper markets worldwide were Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Kenya ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Uganda lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries , Uganda (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copying Paper Export Prices by Country in Africa

The copying paper export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The copying paper export price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape reached its maximum level of $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Kenya ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Uganda (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copying Paper Imports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape imported in Africa amounted to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. The copying paper imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, copying paper imports stood at $X in 2017. The copying paper imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the copying paper imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Copying Paper Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) represented the key importers of carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape in the globe, together constituting X% of total imports. Algeria (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%), Morocco (X%) and Kenya (X%). The following importers - Tanzania (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Tanzania (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Tunisia (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copying Paper Import Prices by Country in Africa

The copying paper import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. The copying paper import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Nigeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform