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Africa - Chemical Wood Pulp (Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Africa: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Africa

The African dissolving grade wood pulp market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Africa

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 308%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports in Africa

Dissolving grade wood pulp exports declined slightly to X tons in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 +128.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2022.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dissolving grade wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest dissolving grade wood pulp supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +6.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dissolving grade wood pulp export price increased by +119.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 57%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +3.2% per year.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 491%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 426% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ethiopia (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) was the major importer of dissolving grade wood pulp in Africa, comprising 85% of total import. Kenya (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +37.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and Ethiopia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +36.9%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dissolving grade wood pulp in Africa?

South Africa remains the largest dissolving grade wood pulp consuming country in Africa, accounting for 75% of total volume. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp consumption in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Morocco, threefold.

What are the largest producers of dissolving grade wood pulp in Africa?

South Africa remains the largest dissolving grade wood pulp producing country in Africa, accounting for 94% of total volume. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Morocco, more than tenfold.

What are the leading exporters of dissolving grade wood pulp in Africa?

In value terms, South Africa remains the largest dissolving grade wood pulp supplier in Africa.

What are the leading importers of dissolving grade wood pulp in Africa?

In value terms, Nigeria, South Africa and Ethiopia were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 59% of total imports.

What is the average export price for dissolving grade wood pulp in Africa?

In 2021, the dissolving grade wood pulp export price in Africa amounted to $576 per ton, waning by -27.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dissolving grade wood pulp in Africa?

The dissolving grade wood pulp import price in Africa stood at $832 per ton in 2021, dropping by -2.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for dissolving grade wood pulp in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp

Country coverage:

Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Reunion
Rwanda
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Cote d'Ivoire
Western Sahara
South Sudan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in Africa, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Western Sahara
- South Sudan
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024