Africa: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Africa

The African market for coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Africa

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 8.2%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Africa

In 2021, coated printing and writing paper exports in Africa surged to X tons, picking up by 27% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -6.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) dominates exports structure, together making up 89% of total exports. The following exporters - Algeria (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) - each finished at a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +41.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X), together accounting for 90% of total exports. Sudan lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 1.1%.

Sudan, with a CAGR of +35.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 24%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of coated printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the largest importers of coated printing and writing papers in Africa, together resulting at approx. 47% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together constituting a 29% share of total imports. The following importers - Tunisia (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) - together made up 8.7% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Algeria ($X), together accounting for 57% of total imports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, Tunisia, Ghana and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Ghana, with a CAGR of +11.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 11%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Tanzania ($X per ton) and Nigeria ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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