Africa: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Africa

The African corrugated paper box market reduced to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Africa

In value terms, corrugated paper box production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard increased by 9.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the largest exporters of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard, together constituting 73% of total exports. The following exporters - Senegal (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Togo (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) - together made up 20% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of +104.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest corrugated paper box supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), together accounting for 61% of total exports. Morocco, Senegal, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Ghana, Lesotho, Algeria, Mozambique and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main exporting countries, Togo, with a CAGR of +77.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 8.9%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard increased by 3.4% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Libya (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) represented roughly 64% of total imports in 2022. Mali (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +35.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Libya ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 24% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire, Mozambique, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Tanzania, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +33.4%, saw 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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