Africa: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Africa

The African market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded significantly to $X in 2021, growing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Africa

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Africa surged to X tons, picking up by 41% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates sheets structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2021. Rwanda (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -3.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Rwanda (+78.6%), Kenya (+19.1%) and Egypt (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +78.6% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Rwanda increased by +2.6 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in Africa, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 2.9% share.

In South Africa, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by an average annual rate of -6.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+66.8% per year) and Egypt (+3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imported in Africa soared to X tons, picking up by 18% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons) represented the key importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, generating 29% of total imports. Egypt (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Ghana (X tons). All these countries together held near 42% share of total imports. The following importers - Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) - together made up 9.9% of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Algeria (+17.5%), Cote d'Ivoire (+14.1%), Cameroon (+8.5%), Kenya (+6.4%), Ghana (+6.2%), Morocco (+5.5%), Tanzania (+3.6%), Tunisia (+1.7%) and Egypt (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Algeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +17.5% from 2012-2021. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Algeria (+5 p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (+2 p.p.) and Kenya (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Egypt (-2.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Africa, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria totaled +3.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+0.9% per year) and Kenya (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 10% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Egypt ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) and Ghana ($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 (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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