Africa: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Africa

The African market for household and sanitary articles of paper fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Africa

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) prevails in paper structure, together achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Angola (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Kenya, Tunisia, Morocco and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Angola, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were imported in Africa; with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons), distantly followed by Botswana (X tons), Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) represented the key importers of household and sanitary articles of paper, together generating X% of total imports. Libya (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Togo (X tons), Gabon (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to household and sanitary articles of paper imports into Morocco stood at X%. At the same time, Gabon (X%), Botswana (X%), Togo (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Gabon emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Cameroon experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ghana (X%), Libya (X%), Senegal (X%), South Africa (X%), Mauritania (X%) and Kenya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Gabon (X p.p.), Togo (X p.p.), Cameroon (X p.p.) and Libya (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kenya (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported household and sanitary articles of paper in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Morocco, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Gabon ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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