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

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

In 2022, the African market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Africa

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 dropped sharply to X tons in 2022, falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates g/m2 structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Rwanda (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Rwanda (X%) and Uganda (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Rwanda (X p.p.) and Uganda (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), 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

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 imported in Africa fell to X tons, declining by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) was the major importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in Africa, achieving X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together constituting an X% share of total imports. South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, Tunisia, Ghana, Tanzania, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Cameroon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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